snow-blindness
US /ˈsnoʊˌblaɪndnəs/
UK /ˈsnoʊˌblaɪndnəs/
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a temporary painful condition of the eyes caused by exposure to strong sunlight reflected from snow or ice, resulting in blurred vision and sensitivity to light
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Hikers in the Arctic must wear protective eyewear to prevent snow-blindness.
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After spending hours on the glacier without sunglasses, he developed severe snow-blindness.