What happens if you stare into the sun

Concerningly, several followers said they will be ignoring all the warnings and following his advice. I will try this.

Thank you," one Instagram follower wrote. Pete — oh god what is wrong with our species — isn't the only person claiming that staring into the Sun has health benefits. The practice is so widespread in the "hey this dumb thing will improve your health" community, it even has its own name — "sungazing". Do not Google this term, unless you want to fall down a rabbit hole of videos of topless men claiming the Sun gave them "stronger eyes, improved vision, reduced appetite and cravings.

More joy and happiness" through their corneas. They threaten our retinas will burn up and we'll be blind forever. Is this really true or are they repeating an old urban myth? Even a quick glimpse of the sun is usually painful and difficult, so our natural instinct is to immediately squint and turn away.

Beware … damage will occur! When you stare directly at the sun—or other types of bright light such as a welding torch—ultraviolet light floods your retina, literally burning the exposed tissue. Short-term damage can include sunburn of the cornea—known as solar keratitis. This results in light sensitivity and pain, with symptoms generally showing up within 24 hours of exposure.

Simply put, the further a source of light is from the center of your field of vision, the less light gets into your eyes, which lessens your risk of damage. Arrange a meeting with us at our office, We'll be happy to work with you! Wanna join our crazy team? We are always looking for new talents and we were expecting you. Time to apply, buddy!

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