Niphablepsia is a medical term that refers to the inability to see clearly in dim light. However, there are several synonyms that can be used to describe this condition. Noctambulism is one of the words that can be used to indicate the difficulty in distinguishing objects in low light conditions. Scotopic vision relates to the ability of the eyes to adapt to darkness and gain better visual acuity in dim light. Mesotropia is also a synonym that describes the phenomenon of the visual system being more sensitive to the green wavelength of light in low light conditions. Other synonyms related to niphablepsia include nyctalopia, night blindness, and dim-light vision deficiency.