moon blindness
English
Etymology
Once believed to be caused by exposure of the eyes to moonlight during sleep.
Noun
moon blindness (uncountable)
- A chronic equine inflammatory eye disease.
- 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
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night blindness — see night blindness