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84 – Preventing Snow Blindness (Photokeratitis).
Related Pages - Please Also See;
82 – Preventing and Treating Hypothermia
83 – Preventing and Treating Frostbite
84 – Preventing Snow Blindness (Photokeratitis)
74 – Winter Travel Safety and Precautions
75 – Safety of Children Traveling in Winter
76 – Children’s Winter Clothing
77 – Winter Driving – Safety and Precautions
81 – Safety of Children Playing in the Snow
SNOW can be blinding!
Bright sun reflecting on a blanket of fresh white snow can reflect damaging rays into unprotected eyes!
The casualty may NOT be aware of the damage at the time – not feeling the effects for up to SEVERAL hours!
Watch For These Symptoms of Snow Blindness;
-- Eyes become sensitive to light
-- Pain in eyes or forehead
-- Gritty feeling in the eyes.
First Aid for Snow Blindness;
-- Make sure the casualty is safe and that you have clean hands!
-- Cover the eyes with thick, moist dressings to cool them and keep the light OUT!
-- Secure dressings in place and transport the casualty to MEDICAL help!
-- Reassure the casualty often, as they will only be TEMPORARILY blinded!