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(C) Snow-blindness is a condition caused by the inflammation of the cornea due to a high dose of $UV-B$ radiation. In the Antarctic region,the high re

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Inflammation of cornea due to high dose of $UV-B$ radiation

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(C) Snow-blindness is a condition caused by the inflammation of the cornea due to a high dose of $UV-B$ radiation. In the Antarctic region,the high reflection of $UV$ rays from the snow leads to an increased exposure of the eyes to these radiations,which causes the cornea to absorb high levels of $UV-B$,resulting in inflammation and temporary blindness.

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