They finally cleared up last night
I was seriously getting worried I may have bought defective glasses
The UV light, even through ice and water clouds can cause
photokeratitis. We mostly know it as snow blindness
Photokeratitis (including snow blindness) is a painful eye condition that occurs when your eye is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, either from the sun or a man-made source. Photokeratitis is like hav
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Photokeratitis
By
Daniel Porter
Reviewed By
James M Huffman, MD
Published May. 16, 2023
Photokeratitis is a painful eye condition that occurs when your eye is exposed to invisible rays of energy called
ultraviolet (UV) rays, either from the sun or from a man-made source.
Photokeratitis is like having a sunburned eye. This condition affects the thin surface layer of the
cornea — the clear front window of the eye — and the
conjunctiva, which is the clear tissue covering the white part of the eye and the inside of the
eyelids.
What causes photokeratitis
Photokeratitis is caused by damage to the eye from ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sunlight is the main source of natural UV rays.
Photokeratitis can be caused by sun reflection from sand, water, ice and snow. It can also happen if you stare at the sun, such as watching a
solar eclipse directly without using a special device. A
solar eclipse can also cause a burn to the
retina, which is long lasting and more serious than temporary corneal damage.
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