I think it's called scleral flare (the white part of the eye is visible above and below the pupil, not just left and right. It's also what makes the Runaway Bride look goofy.
Hillary! gets it too.
My ex used to get that and it drove me crazy. pfft.
When I was in school, it was a 'cheerleader trick' to make their eyes look larger. They just always looked frightened. It does look goofy. Hillary gets it because she's ready to explode.
Hmmm...had you not explained, I would have thought you might treat that by putting some ice on it! Hahaha! :-)