ultraviolet keratoconjunctivitis

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

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

(ŭl'tră-vī'ŏ-lĕt ker'ă-tō-kŏn-jŭngk'ti-vī'tis)

Acute disorder resulting from exposure to intense ultraviolet irradiation.