Meaning of the word snow-blindness in English

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snow-blindness

US /ˈsnoʊˌblaɪndnəs/
UK /ˈsnoʊˌblaɪndnəs/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
Hikers in the Arctic must wear protective eyewear to prevent snow-blindness.
After spending hours on the glacier without sunglasses, he developed severe snow-blindness.
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