1. Plural of coloboma; congenital defects or gaps in the eye structures, typically affecting the iris, retina, or optic nerve, often resulting in vision problems.
Usage: medical/ophthalmology term; typically used in clinical or educational contexts

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with colobomas affecting both eyes.
• Colobomas can range from mild to severe depending on their location and size.
• Children born with colobomas may require specialized vision care.
• The ophthalmologist identified colobomas in the optic disc during the examination.
• Some colobomas are inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.