snowblindness
/ˈsnoʊˌblaɪndnəs/
noun
- 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.