moon blindness

C1Veterinary Medicine

(technical)A recurring eye inflammation in horses, also known as equine recurrent uveitis, which can result in blindness.

Example

• The vet diagnosed the horse with moon blindness after noticing signs of eye inflammation.
• Owners must monitor their horses closely for symptoms of moon blindness to prevent vision loss.

C2Historical Medicine

(obsolete)An old term for reduced vision in low light, also known as night blindness.