Snow Blindness: Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes for Snow Blindness

Photic Retinal Injury

Snow blindness occurs due to reflection of ultraviolet rays from snow surface. [en.wikipedia.org]

See also Snow Blindness. More about the eye & vision The following books may also be of interest: [ivyroses.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]

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]

[photo- + G. ophthalmos, eye] photophthalmia /pho·toph·thal·mia/ ( fōt″of-thal´me-ah ) ophthalmia due to exposure to intense light, as in snow blindness. pho·toph·thal·mi· [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com]

Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001 photophthalmia Keratoconjunctivitis caused by ultraviolet energy, as in snow blindness, exposure to an ultraviolet lamp, arc [encyclo.co.uk]

Migraine

BMJ. 2008 Jun 14; 336(7657): 1359–1361. Ian Colman, assistant professor, 1 Benjamin W Friedman, assistant professor, emergency physician, 2 Michael D Brown, professor, 3 Grant D Innes, professor, head, 4 Eric Grafstein, emergency physician, 5 Ted E Roberts, assistant professor, director, 6 and Brian H Rowe, professor,[…] [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

OBJECTIVES: Management of patients with acute aortic dissection type A (AADA) and cerebral malperfusion secondary to occlusion or stenosis of the left common carotid artery (LCCA) or right common carotid artery (RCCA) is a significant challenge. The aim of this study is to present our institutional strategy and[…] [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 central retinal vein is the venous equivalent of the central retinal artery and, like that blood vessel, it can suffer from occlusion (central retinal vein occlusion, also CRVO), similar to that seen in ocular ischemic syndrome. Since the central retinal artery and vein are the sole source of blood supply and[…] [en.wikipedia.org]

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]

Postconcussive Syndrome

Postconcussive syndrome is roughly defined as the persistence of symptoms after a concussion. Headaches, dizziness, fatigue, emotional instability, anxiety, sleep disturbances and an overall decreased quality of life are described as the most important complaints. A comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic approach,[…] [symptoma.com]

Temporal Arteritis

Giant cell arteritis with arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy has rarely been diagnosed in Taiwan. Recently, we encountered a 76-year-old Taiwanese patient who presented with right visual impairment and marked pale swelling of his right disc. He also suffered body weight loss, general malaise and many typical[…] [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]

Ophthalmoplegic Migraine

Ophthalmoplegic migraine is a rare presentation of migraine complicated by an isolated oculomotor paresis. Vasodilation of extracranial vessels is believed to underlie the headache, and vasoconstriction to account for the ophthalmoplegia. Whether the vascular insult involves the central or peripheral portions of the[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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]

ABC - DEF - GHI - JKL - MNO - PQRS - TUV - WXYZ Languages: Snow blindness Similar term(s) : Photokeratitis, Ultraviolet keratitis, Radiation keratitis, Niphablepsia. [ec.europa.eu]

Corneal Burn

[…] materials such as driftwood or caribou antlers to help prevent snow blindness. [en.wikipedia.org]

[…] 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]

Keratocojunctivitis (snow blindness/welder's flash) will result if sufficiently high doses are absorbed. [ehs.oregonstate.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

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]

Mooren H16.1 Other superficial keratitis without conjunctivitis Keratitis: · areolar · filamentary · nummular · stellate · striate · superficial punctate Photokeratitis Snow [apps.who.int]

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]

Disorder of Refraction and Accommodation

[…] 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]

— 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]

The temporary vision loss that can result is called "snow blindness." Photophobia - unusual sensitivity to light. [eyevertise.com]

Eye Injury

blindness ; or, rarely, traumatic optic neuropathy. [en.wikipedia.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]

UV Exposure

Recurring incidences of snow blindness or photokeratitis in skiers emphasize that UV protective measures must take ground reflection into account. [who.int]

Strong exposure to snow reflection can also quickly cause painful damage called snow blindness. [aao.org]

Fresh snow is a particularly good reflector and almost doubles a person's UV exposure. [who.int]

Absolute Glaucoma

Photokeratitis — keratitis due to intense ultraviolet radiation exposure (e.g. snow blindness or welder 's arc eye.) [en.wikipedia.org]

Pinguecula

People who ski, snowboard, or spend a lot of time in the snow should wear well-fitting ski goggles to avoid snow blindness and to protect their eyes from absorbing enough [nvisioncenters.com]

Everything You Need to Know About Snow Blindness. (October 18, 2018). Healthline. Acute Red Eye. (September 15, 2007). American Family Physician. Scleral Contact Lenses. [nvisioncenters.com]

Chemical Burn of the Cornea

Other causes of radiation damage to the cornea include: Exposure to a lot of reflected sunlight (for example, snow blindness). [patient.info]

blindness ; or, rarely, traumatic optic neuropathy. [en.wikipedia.org]

(snow-blindness). [rcemlearning.co.uk]

Contusion of Eye and Adnexa

blindness ; or, rarely, traumatic optic neuropathy. [en.wikipedia.org]

Occurs in water/snow sports; snow blindness results from prolonged exposure to UV-B rays reflected from snow. Prognosis is usually excellent after treatment. [aafp.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]

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]

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]

Synorchism

[…] teeth, tooth M26.39 Snapping Sneddon-Wilkinson disease or syndrome (sub-corneal pustular dermatosis) L13.1 Sneezing (intractable) R06.7 Sniffing Sniffles Snoring R06.83 Snow [icd.codes]

blindness - see Photokeratitis Snuffles (non-syphilitic) R06.5 Social Sodoku A25.0 Soemmerring's ring - see Cataract, secondary Soft - see also condition Softening Soldier's [icd.codes]

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]

Interstitial 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]

Photokeratitis — keratitis due to intense ultraviolet radiation exposure (e.g. snow blindness or welder 's arc eye.) [en.wikipedia.org]

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]

Acute Mountain Sickness

Mackiewicz is said to have had acute mountain sickness, caused by the lack of oxygen in the lower air pressure that exists at higher altitudes, as well as snow blindness and [merriam-webster.com]

Other Altitude Afflictions High altitude also increases the predisposition to sun burn as well as snow blindness (sunburnt eyes), and the risk increases substantially due [powderhounds.com]

[…] to the reflection of the sun off the snow. [powderhounds.com]