Snow Blindness could be avoided by taking necessary and required precautions.

Snow Blindness could be avoided by taking necessary and required precautions. Preventing Snow Blindness could be made easier by simply wearing sunglasses which blocks 100 % of the sun's UV rays whenever staying in outdoors during daylight. The Ultraviolet Radiation also penetrates clouds, so there is a risk of Sunburned Eyes even on cloudy or overcast days. Invest in quality sunglasses which also feature a wrap-style frame to protect the eyes from indirect as well as direct sunlight.

To ensure maximum protection, ask for sunglasses, snow goggles or sports goggles that have side shields or a soft rubber flange that completely blocks sunlight from striking the front of the eyes from the sides, above and below.

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.