Users comments and reviews on article Staring At The Sun – Sungazing by Dr. Shelley Narula
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I recommend sun-gazing at high noon, eyes wide open.
I'm sure this article is very good, but for some reason, I can't seem to read it.
I'm sure this article is very good, but for some reason, I can't seem to read it.
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Chuckie funny comment- why is it that those who don't understand a practice such as sun gazing usually discredit it without doing the research needed to speak on it intelligently? I guess it's just human nature to be sarcastic.
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Don't see the science that proves that Sungazing does any damage either. Just the article stating their opinion that it's bad but no facts to back it up??
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An author sent this reply for you:
"Sungazing, the practice of gazing directly at the sun, is not recommended and can be dangerous to your eyesight. Looking directly at the sun, even for a short time, can cause serious and permanent eye damage, including solar retinopathy. Solar retinopathy occurs when the light from the sun damages the cells in the retina, leading to vision loss and other visual disturbances.
Several studies and case reports have documented the harmful effects of sungazing on the eyes. For instance:
1. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported on 21 cases of solar retinopathy resulting from observing a solar eclipse. The study highlighted the potential damage to the retina from staring at the sun.
2. Another study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology described the case of a young woman who developed solar retinopathy after participating in a sungazing ritual.
3. A case report in the Journal of the American Medical Association detailed a case of a patient who experienced permanent central vision loss after sungazing during a solar eclipse.
These are just a few examples of the research and case reports that emphasize the dangers of sungazing. The scientific consensus is that direct exposure to the sun's rays, especially during peak sunlight hours or during a solar eclipse, can cause severe eye damage.
If you are interested in experiencing the benefits of sunlight, it is safer to enjoy the sun's rays indirectly, such as by spending time outdoors during non-peak hours, wearing protective sunglasses that block harmful ultraviolet rays, and using appropriate sunscreen to protect your skin."
An author sent this reply for you:
"Sungazing, the practice of gazing directly at the sun, is not recommended and can be dangerous to your eyesight. Looking directly at the sun, even for a short time, can cause serious and permanent eye damage, including solar retinopathy. Solar retinopathy occurs when the light from the sun damages the cells in the retina, leading to vision loss and other visual disturbances.
Several studies and case reports have documented the harmful effects of sungazing on the eyes. For instance:
1. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported on 21 cases of solar retinopathy resulting from observing a solar eclipse. The study highlighted the potential damage to the retina from staring at the sun.
2. Another study in the British Journal of Ophthalmology described the case of a young woman who developed solar retinopathy after participating in a sungazing ritual.
3. A case report in the Journal of the American Medical Association detailed a case of a patient who experienced permanent central vision loss after sungazing during a solar eclipse.
These are just a few examples of the research and case reports that emphasize the dangers of sungazing. The scientific consensus is that direct exposure to the sun's rays, especially during peak sunlight hours or during a solar eclipse, can cause severe eye damage.
If you are interested in experiencing the benefits of sunlight, it is safer to enjoy the sun's rays indirectly, such as by spending time outdoors during non-peak hours, wearing protective sunglasses that block harmful ultraviolet rays, and using appropriate sunscreen to protect your skin."
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