Don't Let Snow Blindness make your snowy trip a painful memory

Snow Blindness‬ is a painful, temporary loss of vision due to overexposure to the sun's UV rays. The medical term for snow blindness is ‪Photo Keratitis‬. Snow Blindness can, and often does occur in the absence of snow, as water and white sand are also highly reflective of the sun's UV rays and increase the risk of Snow Blindness.
The terms "‪Snow blind‬" and "Snow Blindness" are widely used because snow is highly reflective of Ultra Violet‬ radiation, as it can reflect more than 80 percent of the UV rays that falls upon it. Also, Skiing‬, ‪Mountain Climbing‬ and ‪Snowboarding‬ usually take place at relatively high altitudes, where the sun's UV rays are stronger. Combined, these factors can double your risk of getting ‪Sunburned Eyes‬, compared with being outdoors at lower altitudes in the summertime.

So, the next time when on a trip to a snow covered hill station, prevent Snow Blindness, wear sunglasses with a close-fitting, wrap-style frame or snow goggles. Make sure the lenses block 100 percent of UV rays.