snow blindness
/ˈsnoʊˌblaɪndnəs/
noun
- A temporary loss of vision or blurred vision caused by the intense glare of sunlight reflecting off snow.
- Wearing sunglasses in the snow helps prevent snow-blindness.
- The mountaineer suffered from snow-blindness after a long day on the glacier.
- Snow-blindness can be painful, but it usually goes away after a few hours of rest.