A member asked:

Snow blindness, can you tell me more about this?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Sure: Snow blindness, or photokeratitis, is an injury to the eyes from exposure to uv light reflected from snow. It is very painful and typically resolves in a day.

Answered 1/2/2014

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