Snežno slepilo: Prepoznaćete ga po nizu simptoma, a ovo nikako nemojte da radite
Snežno slepilo se stručno zove fotokeratitis, a uzrokuje bol u oku i nelagodu koja nastaje nakon predugog izlaganja UV svetlu. Tačnije, u ovoj situaciji UV zraci oštećuju oči. Ipak, ovo nije toliko opasna pojava i traje do nekoliko dana.
TL;DR
- Snow blindness (photokeratitis) is eye pain and discomfort from excessive UV light exposure.
- Symptoms include eye pain, tearing, swelling, headache, redness, light sensitivity, gritty feeling, eyelid twitching, and blurred vision.
- It's caused by overexposure of the cornea's outer layer (epithelium) to UV rays.
- UV rays reflected from snow, sand, and water can cause it, as can tanning beds and welding.
- It commonly occurs after spending time in snow, at high altitudes, or on beaches with white sand.
- The condition usually resolves on its own within a few days.
- Treatment involves avoiding light, resting the eyes, removing contact lenses, avoiding rubbing eyes, using cold compresses, artificial tears, and pain medication.
- Seek medical help if symptoms don't improve after three days or worsen.
- Prevention includes wearing UV-blocking sunglasses, hats, and staying in the shade.