Scopophobia is an anxiety disorder that causes an irrational fear of being watched or stared at. While the term scopophobia is commonly used, there are several synonyms that describe this condition. One such synonym is ophthalmophobia, which is derived from the Greek words ophthalmos, meaning "eye," and phobia, meaning "fear." Another synonym is spectrophobia, which refers to the fear of ghosts or things that are not physically present. Other synonyms include suriphobia, optophobia, and gazing phobia. Regardless of the name, scopophobia can be a serious and debilitating condition that affects a person's quality of life. Seeking treatment is essential to managing the symptoms and reclaiming one's confidence and self-esteem.