noun
A usually temporary loss of vision and inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea, caused by exposure of the eyes to bright sunlight and ultraviolet rays reflected from snow or ice.
Related Forms:
- snow′-blind′ snow′-blind′ed
adjective
snow blindness
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Noun
(uncountable)
- A painful condition of the eyes caused by exposure of unprotected eyes to the ultraviolet (UV) rays in bright sunlight reflected from snow or ice.
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snow blindness - Medical Definition
n.
A usually temporary loss of vision and inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea, caused by exposure of the eyes to bright sunlight and ultraviolet rays reflected from snow or ice.
Related Forms:
- snow′-blind′ snow′-blind′ed (-blīn′dĭd)
adj.
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