| Term: | Snow blindness |
| Definition: |
Impaired vision or temporary blindness caused by sunlight reflected from snow surfaces. WMOMeteoterm
Impaired vision or temporary blindness caused by sunlight reflected from snow surfaces. The medical name is niphablepsia. "Symptoms of snow blindness are a gritty sensation under the eyelids, excessive watering, double vision. First aid is to place the casualty in the dark or bandage the eyes; application of cool compresses alleviates pain. Most cases will recover in 18 hours without medical treatment"(from Glossary of Arctic and Subarctic Terms 1955). AMSglossary GCW |