Treating Snow Blindness

Snow Blindness generally cures by its own within a day or two without medical treatment.

If wearing contact lenses, remove them immediately and refrain from wearing them again until the eyes return to normal.

To reduce pain or discomfort from Snow Blindness, stay indoors and wear sunglasses. Choose preservative-free formulations for mild dry eyes to hydrate them. For additional relief, place a cool, dampened washcloth over the closed eyelids.

Do not rub the eyes. If the symptoms persist more than a day or two, visit an Eye Doctor immediately.

Snow Blindness‬ and it's symptoms

‎Snow Blindness‬ can be identified by observing various symptoms
like eye pain, red eyes, a gritty feeling or sensation that something is "in" the eye, sensitivity to light, watery eyes, blurry vision, swollen eyes and/or eyelids, headaches, glare and halos around lights.
Vision loss from Snow Blindness is temporary and is normally restored within 24 to 48 hours. Though Snow Blindness doesn't cause actual blindness, vision can be significantly impaired for a short duration, making it unsafe to drive. Color vision also may be affected temporarily while you are ‪SnowBlind‬.

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.