actinic conjunctivitis


ul·tra·vi·o·let ker·a·to·con·junc·ti·vi·tis

acute keratoconjunctivitis resulting from exposure to intense ultraviolet irradiation. Synonym(s): actinic conjunctivitis, arc-flash conjunctivitis, flash keratoconjunctivitis, ophthalmia nivalis, snow conjunctivitis, welder's conjunctivitis

actinic conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis resulting from exposure to ultraviolet (actinic) radiation.See also: conjunctivitis