Possible Causes for snow blindness Photic Retinal Injury Snow blindness occurs due to reflection of ultraviolet rays from snow surface. [en.wikipedia.org] A [Ultraviolet rays] Q Photo-ophthalmia - refers to occurrence of multiple epithelial erosions due to the effect of ultraviolet rays Q especially from 311 to 290 Snow blindness [gradestack.com] blindness.[1] It involves occurrence of multiple epithelial erosions due to the effect of ultraviolet rays, especially between 311 and 290 nm. [en.wikipedia.org] Migraine Migraine is a common, disabling neurological disorder that affects up to 12% of the world population. Its pathophysiology is incompletely described. Of the various phases of migraine, the migraine postdrome is the least studied and hence the least understood. Electronic diary studies show patients are left disabled[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Carotid Embolism We herein present a case of an internal carotid artery embolism associated with a hidden internal carotid artery aneurysm. The aneurysm was visualized during successful endovascular treatment of the carotid embolism. In retrospect, the aneurysm was at risk of rupture during the procedure. In the endovascular[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Carotid Artery Occlusion Symptomatic common carotid artery (CCA) occlusion is relatively rare, and requires an elaborate vascular reconstruction procedure with which many neurosurgeons are unfamiliar. We describe a case of CCA occlusion managed by vertebral artery (VA)-internal carotid artery (ICA) saphenous vein interposition graft. An[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Basilar Migraine BACKGROUND: It remains uncertain whether basilar-type migraine (BM) is a subtype of migraine with typical aura (MTA) or a distinct phenotype or genotype. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the symptomatology, familial distribution, and genotype of BM. METHODS: The authors recruited 105 families comprising 362 patients with MTA[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Retinal Artery Embolism Kim, Ko Eun MD ; Ahn, Seong Joon MD ; Woo, Se Joon MD ; Kim, Namju MD ; Hwang, Jeong-Min MD Section Editor(s): McCulley, Timothy J. MD doi: 10.1097/WNO.0b013e31828657d6 Photo Essay Abstract Author Information Authors Article Outline Outline Article Metrics Metrics Endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) can lead to a variety[…] [journals.lww.com] Central Retinal Vein Occlusion The aim of this study was to evaluate the stability over time of the individually defined interval of intravitreal ranibizumab injection (IVR) for the treatment of recurrent macular edema (ME) in central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO). A case series of treatment naïve patients followed in the Jules Gonin Eye Hospital[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Acute Angle Closure Glaucoma To present an unusual case of simultaneous bilateral acute angle-closure (AAC) glaucoma in a patient with subarachnoid hemorrhage due to an aneurysm involving the right middle cerebral artery. A 60-year-old woman with a clinically inexplicable bilateral nonreacting mydriasis after brain surgery underwent an[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Photophthalmia Snow blindness: a common form of photokeratitis Snow blindness is a form of photokeratitis that is caused by UV rays reflected off ice and snow. [aao.org] Found on photophthalmia Keratoconjunctivitis caused by ultraviolet energy, as in snow blindness, exposure to an ultraviolet lamp, arc welding, or the short circuit of a high-tension [encyclo.co.uk] blindness [ebm-guidelines.com] Postconcussive Syndrome Abstract The neuropsychiatric sequelae of minor head trauma have been the source of controversy. Most clinical and imaging studies have shown no alteration after concussion, but neuropsychological and neuropathological abnormalities have been reported. Some changes in neurophysiologic diagnostic tests have been[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Temporal Arteritis We herein describe a rare case of temporal arteritis associated with hypertrophic pachymeningitis. An 81-year-old man presented with a right temporal headache that had persisted for one month. A right superficial temporal artery biopsy revealed intimal hypertrophy with increased elastic fibers, consistent with[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Retinopathy Retinopathy of prematurity is a disorder of premature infants in which the small blood vessels in the back of the eye (retina) grow abnormally. Retinopathy of prematurity is strongly associated with premature birth, with most cases occurring in infants who are born before 30 weeks of development in the uterus. In[…] [merckmanuals.com] Snow Blindness But you don't have to experience the pain and damage that snow blindness causes. [aao.org] […] or ice. snow′-blind′, snow′-blind′ed (-blīn′dĭd) adj. snow blindness Etymology: AS, snaw blind a condition of photophobia, sometimes accompanied by keratitis or conjunctivitis [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] blindness.' [merriam-webster.com] Corneal Burn […] at high elevation (snow blindness) Photographer's flood lamp Lightning that strikes close to you Halogen lamp Welding torch Direct sunlight Solar eclipse Reflection of sunlight [webmd.com] […] at high elevation (snow blindness) photographer's flood lamp lightning that strikes close to you halogen lamp welding torch direct sunlight reflection of sunlight off water [emedicinehealth.com] […] materials such as driftwood or caribou antlers to help prevent snow blindness. [en.wikipedia.org] Eclipse Blindness Solar retinopathy is NOT the same as “snow blindness.” [tetonhospital.org] Snow blindness is a temporary condition resulting from a burn of the cornea caused by the reflection of sunlight on snow. [encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com] Photokeratitis is also known as snow blindness or welder’s keratitis. [3mhisinsideangle.com] Keratitis Examples include snow blindness or welder’s arc eye. [aao.org] Photokeratitis — keratitis due to intense ultraviolet radiation exposure (e.g. snow blindness or welder's arc eye.) [en.wikipedia.org] Sunburn blindness) and cataracts premature ageing of the skin and wrinkling Preventing sunburn Skin should be protected from strong sunlight by covering up with suitable clothing [nhsinform.scot] Sunburn of the cornea is also called snow blindness. Prevention Use these methods to prevent sunburn, even on cool, cloudy or hazy days. [mayoclinic.org] blindness) and cataracts premature ageing of the skin and wrinkling Preventing sunburn To prevent getting sunburn, avoid strong sunlight whenever possible, particularly if [nidirect.gov.uk] Cold Exposure Snow blindness is not directly caused by cold temperatures but does occur in snow conditions. Sunlight reflecting off the snow can cause a corneal injury or burn. [healthlinkbc.ca] Snow blindness can even occur during a snow storm if the cloud cover is thin. [princeton.edu] Eye protection from sun is just as necessary on cloudy or overcast days as it is in full sunlight when you are on snow. [princeton.edu] Exposure Keratitis Snow blindness is a type of ultraviolet keratitis that occurs when UV rays are reflected by snow and ice. [my.clevelandclinic.org] Photokeratitis — keratitis due to intense ultraviolet radiation exposure (e.g. snow blindness or welder 's arc eye.) [ipfs.io] Damage to the eyes can occur following exposure to sunlight reflected by snow, ice, water, or sand. [my.clevelandclinic.org] Ophthalmia Nodosa H16.122 Filamentary keratitis, left eye H16.123 Filamentary keratitis, bilateral H16.129 Filamentary keratitis, unspecified eye H16.13 Photokeratitis Inclusion term(s): Snow [icd10coded.com] Similar nature damage to the eyes in the form of snow blindness, or the so-called glitzerola of Qatar, met the members of Arctic expeditions and mountain climbers, if they [medicalency.com] blindness Welders keratitis H16.131 Photokeratitis, right eye H16.132 Photokeratitis, left eye H16.133 Photokeratitis, bilateral H16.139 Photokeratitis, unspecified eye H16.14 [icd10coded.com] Acne Vulgaris Snow in Summer. Photograph. 8. Kim, H.J., Chen, F., Wu, C., Wang, X., Chung, H.Y., & Jin, Z. (2004). [microbewiki.kenyon.edu] The efficacy of 5% topical tea tree oil gel in mild to moderate acne vulgaris: A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled study. [microbewiki.kenyon.edu] Periodontitis OCULAR COMPLICATIONS Pars planitis may lead to blindness due to complications and permanent damage to ocular structures, especially if the diagnosis is delayed.[19] Owing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] 5,14,15,16,22] Optic disc edema is also common, found in around 70% of the cases when fluorescein angiography is performed.[20,26] Fundus photograph shows inferiorly located snow [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Puerperium IDIOPATHIC NYCTALOPIA AVITAMINOTIC NYCTALOPIA Zie ook: SNEEUWBLINDHEID NIFABLEPSIE SNOW BLINDNESS NIPHABLEPSIA ULTRAVIOLET KERATITIS PHOTOKERATITIS Zie ook: OOGAANDOENINGEN [catsclem.nl] BRAILLE SLECHTZIENDHEID Zie ook: DAGBLINDHEID HEMERALOPIE HEMERALOPIA DAY BLINDNESS Zie ook: NACHTBLINDHEID NIGHT BLINDNESS NYCTALOPIE NYCTALOPIA NYCTANOPIA TRUE NIGHT BLINDNESS [catsclem.nl] Appendicitis in Children Image of Appendix, acute appendicitis, focal, ulcerating Laparoscopic Appendectomy Appendicitis (Blinde darm Ontsteking) Appendicitis BLINDHEID BLINDNESS [catsclem.nl] Heat Ray Cataract These rays also can cause sunburned eyes — a condition called photokeratitis or snow blindness. [allaboutvision.com] "Snow blindness" is a term used by skiers and snowboarders when they experience this after a day on the slopes without goggles. [canada.ca] Also called radiation keratitis or snow blindness. [eyediologyopticians.co.uk] Eyeball Injury blindness ; or, rarely, traumatic optic neuropathy. [en.wikipedia.org] They are most common in outdoor sports, such as cycling, snow or water skiing, and other water sports. [familydoctor.org] (must be referred); eyelid lacerations that are deep, involve the lid margin or involve the lacrimal canaliculi ; radiant energy burns such as arc eye (welder's burn) or snow [en.wikipedia.org] Disorder of Refraction and Accommodation — a painful inflammation of the sclera Keratitis — inflammation of the cornea Corneal ulcer / Corneal abrasion — loss of the surface epithelial layer of the eye's cornea Snow [doctors-hospitals-medical-cape-town-south-africa.blaauwberg.net] […] inflammation of the sclera (H16) Keratitis — inflammation of the cornea (H16.0) Corneal ulcer / Corneal abrasion — loss of the surface epithelial layer of the eye's cornea (H16.1) Snow [wikidoc.org] The temporary vision loss that can result is called "snow blindness." Photophobia - unusual sensitivity to light. [eyevertise.com] Sclerosing Keratitis H16.122 Filamentary keratitis, left eye H16.123 Filamentary keratitis, bilateral H16.129 Filamentary keratitis, unspecified eye H16.13 Photokeratitis Inclusion term(s): Snow [icd10coded.com] Ultraviolet light from sunlight (snow blindness), a tanning light or a welder's arc, contact-lens overwear, and chemical agents, either in liquid form splashed into the eye [medicinenet.com] […] keratitis, right eye H16.122 Filamentary keratitis, left eye H16.123 Filamentary keratitis, bilateral H16.129 Filamentary keratitis, unspecified eye H16.13 Photokeratitis Snow [en.wikisource.org] Conjunctivitis snow blindness) smoke Conjunctivitis may also occur in people with certain medical conditions. [medbroadcast.com] Herpes Zoster OCULAR COMPLICATIONS Pars planitis may lead to blindness due to complications and permanent damage to ocular structures, especially if the diagnosis is delayed.[ 19 ] Owing [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] 16, 22 ] Optic disc edema is also common, found in around 70% of the cases when fluorescein angiography is performed.[ 20, 26 ] Fundus photograph shows inferiorly located snow [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Malignant Neoplasm of the Lung Adelstein DJ, Tomashefski JF, Snow NJ, et al: Mixed small cell and non small cell lung cancer. Chest 89:699-704, 1986. 33. [cancernetwork.com] Roggli VL, Volmer RT, Greenberg SD, et al: Lung cancer heterogeneity: A blinded and randomized study of 100 consecutive cases. Hum Pathol 16:569-579, 1985. 34. [cancernetwork.com]
