happydog
I've been sungazing off and on for a couple of months now. I go out about 30 to 45 minutes after sunrise and look into the sun for 5 to 10 seconds. Often the following day my eyes feel hot and have a burning feeling. Sometimes when I wake up they're "crusty" or feel "glued shut."
Today my sister (who would never dream of looking directly at the sun) had an eye exam and she was told she has some retinal damage, probably caused by not wearing sunglasses in strong sun. We live in South Florida. It's too hot to be outside after 8am. By 9am you can get sunburned. Does that make a difference in sungazing?
Is it possible that while sungazing can be wonderful for some people, say people from India with Brown eyes, it may be harmful for pale people who have light blue eyes? I've read so much good about sungazing, but I'm beginning to have second thoughts. My vision has definitely not improved since I've started this, in fact it's often blurry now. I'm quite sure my sister's doctor would be horrified at what I'm doing.
How can I be sure sungazing is safe?