Williams Syndrome was first described in 1965 by doctor Williams and his collegues. It is called "syndrome" from the greek word "syn" meaning "together" and "drome" which means "running." The symptoms which run together make a syndrome.

This condition is very important to the cardiologist because by recognizing certain facial features he may make the conclusion that there is a cardiac problem associated with them.

Let’s Take a Closer Look at the Eyes

• The eyes have small opening slits (small papebral fissures or eye slits).
• When the widely open eye there is still a skin fold visible (epicathal fold) between the eye lashes and the back of the open eye lid.
• Blue eyes
• Starry pattern in the eyes
• Puffiness around the eyes

Other significant findings of Williams Syndrome which may effect the circulation are:

• Possible association of small renal arteries causing systemic hypertension.
• Personality. Children with Williams Syndrome are very cuddly and have a happy, innocent smile from ear to ear.