coloboma
/ˌkɑləˈboʊmə/
noun
- A gap or hole in one of the structures of the eye, such as the iris, lens, or retina, that is present from birth.
- People with coloboma may have vision problems depending on the size and location of the gap.
- The doctor explained that the child's coloboma caused a keyhole-shaped pupil.
- A routine eye exam revealed a small coloboma in her left eye.