snowblind
Whited out visually
Snowblind describes temporary vision impairment caused by sunlight reflecting off snow.
The glare overwhelms the eyes, causing pain, watering, and difficulty seeing.
Figuratively, someone snowblind is dazzled or disoriented, unable to perceive clearly: He was snowblind to her faults.
Also spelled snow-blind.
Sealed protective eyewear
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
- polarizedSplit into opposing factions
- eyewearItems worn on face for sight
- tintedGiven subtle coloration
visor · shield · filter · lenses · wraparound · antiglare · shades · mirrored
Returned light or thought
- albedoSurface reflection coefficient
- dazzlingOverwhelmingly bright or impressive
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- intenseExtreme in degree
blinding · luminance · shimmer · glint · flare · squint · whiteout · brilliance
Wavelengths shorter than violet
- photophobiaAbnormal aversion to brightness
- conjunctivitisInflammation of eye lining
- retinaLight-sensing tissue layer
- corneaEye's clear outer dome
ophthalmology · sunburn · blinded · irradiation · keratitis · tearing · inflammation · redness
Measured height above reference
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- glacierSlow-moving ice mass
- climberOne who scales
crevasse · high-altitude · acclimatization · peak · ridge · avalanche · crampons · ice-axe
Lacking sense of direction
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- dazedShocked into mental fog
- confusedUnable to understand
- lostUnable to navigate
bewildered · blinded · oblivious · hypnotized · entranced · mesmerized · stunned · stupefied
goggles
Sealed protective eyewear
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
- polarizedSplit into opposing factions
- eyewearItems worn on face for sight
tinted · visor · shield · filter · lenses · wraparound · antiglare · shades · mirrored · ventilation
reflection
Returned light or thought
- albedoSurface reflection coefficient
- dazzlingOverwhelmingly bright or impressive
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
intense · blinding · luminance · shimmer · glint · flare · squint · whiteout · brilliance · radiance
ultraviolet
Wavelengths shorter than violet
- photophobiaAbnormal aversion to brightness
- conjunctivitisInflammation of eye lining
- retinaLight-sensing tissue layer
cornea · ophthalmology · sunburn · blinded · irradiation · keratitis · tearing · inflammation · redness
altitude
Measured height above reference
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- expeditionOrganized exploratory journey
- glacierSlow-moving ice mass
climber · crevasse · high-altitude · acclimatization · peak · ridge · avalanche · crampons · ice-axe · mountaineer
disoriented
Lacking sense of direction
- overwhelmedDefeated by sheer volume
- dazedShocked into mental fog
- confusedUnable to understand
lost · bewildered · blinded · oblivious · hypnotized · entranced · mesmerized · stunned · stupefied
- winter hazardsavalanche, black ice, blizzard, frostbite, hypothermia
snowblindclear-sighted
Having sharp judgment
sharp-eyed · sighted · eagle-eyed · hawk-eyed · seeing