moon blindness

English

Etymology

Once believed to be caused by exposure of the eyes to moonlight during sleep.

Noun

moon blindness (uncountable)

1. A chronic equine inflammatory eye disease.
2. The optical condition night blindness: reduced eyesight in faint light.

   The cavalry messenger dismounted after his moon blindness made it unsafe to ride on through the wilderness.

Related terms

• moon-blind

Translations

chronic, equine inflammatory eye disease

• Dutch: maanoog n, maanblind (nl)
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night blindness — see night blindness