Definition of "snow-blindness" [snow-blindness]

• Amblyopia caused by the reflection of light from the snow, and consequent exhaustion of the retina. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

• "Frostbite, snow-blindness and altitude sickness are occupational hazards: Even breathing here is hard labor."
• "It's a condition similar to snow-blindness, but caused by staring at gloomy financial forecasts for so long that some people become blinded to reality."
• "Thinking that perhaps our friend had had a relapse of snow-blindness, I went in to announce our return."