flash blindness
Bright light incapacitation
Flash blindness is temporary vision loss caused by exposure to intense light—a camera flash, welding arc, lightning, or nuclear explosion.
The retina becomes overwhelmed and needs time to recover.
Unlike permanent blindness, flash blindness typically resolves within seconds to minutes, though severe cases from looking at the sun or nuclear blasts can cause lasting damage.
- dazzleImpress through radiance
- glareFierce stare or brightness
- temporaryLimited in duration
- seeing spotsVisual specks or floaters
- brightEmitting or reflecting light
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flash blindnessperfect vision
Optimal visual acuity
20/20 vision · normal vision · clear sight · visual acuity · keen eyesight
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