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VIDEO: In winter months, bright UV exposure can cause photokeratitis, commonly referred to as snow blindness, and sometimes described as a sunburn for the eye.
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  • January 29, 2019

Why you should be wearing sunglasses in the winter

In winter months, bright UV exposure can cause photokeratitis, commonly referred to as snow blindness, and sometimes described as a sunburn for the eye.

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