When do snow blindness symptoms usually show up after a day in the sun?

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  1. Right away, on the slope
  2. About 12 hours to a day later
  3. A full week later

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References

  1. CU Anschutz Ophthalmology: How to Protect Your Eyes When Skiing or Snowboarding news.cuanschutz.edu/ophthalmology/protect-eyes-skiing-snowboarding Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. CU Anschutz Ophthalmology: Winter Weather Brings Risks of Snow Blindness news.cuanschutz.edu/ophthalmology/snow-blindness-risk Checked 2026-10-10.

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