moon blindness
English
editEtymology
editOnce believed to be caused by exposure of the eyes to moonlight during sleep.
Noun
edit- 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
editTranslations
editnight blindness — see night blindness