snowblindness

/ˈsnoʊˌblaɪndnəs/
noun
  1. A temporary loss of vision or eye irritation caused by exposure to bright sunlight reflected off snow or ice.
    • The hiker's snowblindness made it impossible to see the trail, so his friend had to guide him back to camp.
    • Wearing UV-protective sunglasses is the best way to prevent snowblindness on snowy mountains.
    • After a long day skiing without goggles, she developed snowblindness and had to rest in a dark room.
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