Can You Really Go Blind Looking At The Sun

[nailit]

just wondering. And if so why?
Are there any records of people going blind this way?

[Svejk]

Isaac Newton?

[poorclare]

the rays of the sun causes damage,
have you noticed looking at the sun outdoors and going somewhere in the shade if takes a minute of two to focus

[Mamyalynne]

http://www.livescience.com/20433-solar-eclipse-blind.html

[Tilly2]

I didn't know that, Svejk. I just thought he got a headache from falling apples.

[Svejk]

very good, tilly. ;-)

[nailit]

didnt know isaac newton went blind?
I understand tempory blindness tho

[Tilly2]

Seriously, I didn't know.

[Svejk]

Temporary blindness I think. Didn't do him any good, anyway.

[Sqad]

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Probably not........but you can certainly damage the retina, giving you pain and temporary blindness.

[Tilly2]

Why not, Svejk? What happened to him?

[poorclare]

oh tiily2 lol
Mind you I would not chance looking directly at the sun, your eyesight is toooo important.
If I close my eyes o vsn do;;u yae nt ks[rip

[Mamyalynne]

That's an informative article in my link - as someone who is partially sighted I certainly won't be taking the risk, sight is precious.

[Tilly2]

Clare....is that Irish Gaelic?

[scorpiojo]

:)

[tonyav]

So Isaac was blind for three days.

[Svejk]

Tell them about Hawks, tilly.

[Tilly2]

Tell who, Svejk?

[poorclare]

oh dear, I don't know Gaelic Tilly, ~ hope it is not something rude

[Svejk]

Everyone. It's your chance to shine. How hawks etc. have a special film that protects their eyes from the sun.

[Mamyalynne]

Well if it answered the question let's hope Nailit can translate it.

Hope my link was informative Nailit - take care .