Definition: Anophthalmos refers to a condition where an eyeball becomes too small, often causing difficulty focusing or seeing clearly in low light conditions. The term comes from Greek 'anΓ³pahΕ', meaning "in the eye," and 'tomalecto', meaning "to lose sight." This word is found in various Bible translations of the Hebrew Bible, but it's most commonly associated with the Old Testament under the name 'miasma'.