Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ophthalmophobia

Noun

ɒfˌθæl.məˈfoʊ.bi.ə

Definition

Ophthalmophobia is an excessive or irrational fear of eyes or the act of being seen in the eyes of others.

Examples

She felt a wave of anxiety wash over her as she entered the room, overwhelmed by her ophthalmophobia.
His ophthalmophobia made it difficult for him to make eye contact during conversations.
Therapy helped her manage her ophthalmophobia, allowing her to engage more comfortably with others.

Meaning

It refers to the anxiety or fear that arises when someone is confronted with the possibility of looking into or being looked at by eyes, often leading to avoidance behaviors.