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anophthalmos (anÂ´opthalÂ´mÉs), n a congenital absence of all tissues of the eyes. anophthalmia, anophthalmos. a developmental anomaly marked by complete absence of one or both eyes or the presence of rudimentary eyes. Occurs most commonly in pigs and sheep.
Anophthalmia and Microphthalmia Defined. Anophthalmia and microphthalmia are often used interchangeably. Microphthalmia is a disorder in which one or both eyes are abnormally small, while anophthalmia is the absence of one or both eyes. These rare disorders develop during pregnancy and can be associated with other birth defects.