Solar Retinopathy?
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A couple days ago I spent way to long sungazing during peak UV like an idiot (In Australia the peak uv can easily reach 12) I didn't have any symptoms the day I did the sungazing, but I awoke yesterday with trouble focusing on my central vision, figured it'd be okay and that it would wear off, it didn't. I woke up today with the exact same blurry central/focused vision. (my vision has been perfect my entire life, it's now perfectly fine except for the very center of my vision which is having trouble seeing small things). I can't find much on the internet regarding how to heal it faster. I don't believe it is bad enough to be permanent. I did see someone on tiktok by the name of 'primal sonne' posted about having similar experience with sungazing at peak UV and that he also had retinopathy. He mentioned using egg whites to help heal it and that it took a few months to fully heal. Anyone have any tips? (apart from eating a primal diet
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@love Update: Eyesight has pretty much completely resolved. Honestly was mostly healed within 5-7 days. I shall begin sungazing again!
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@SintezPL You become one with the sun honestly. You're circadian rythm couldn't be better. It also helps enhance eyesight. I already had perfect vision so I didn't have many effects vision-wise, but many people say they fixed their bad eyesight through sungazing. It also gives you a boost in seratonin and helps to reduce stress, this is mainly due to getting sunlight in general, but looking at the sun definetely gives you a boost in mood. If you're new to it, then I would suggest slowly working your way up to longer sungazing. I would start with only doing it during sunrise and sunset as this is when the UV level is at the lowest, and there are different lights going into your eyes, such as infrared and red light. Slowly do longer periods of sungazing. your eyes will know when it's been too long looking at the sun, usually you begin to squint a little. Just rest and then continue the cycle, make the gazing longer over the course of a couple weeks, then start doing it at different times throughout the day, working your way into peak UV when the sun is at it's strongest. Most importantly, be safe!
"Skin is like a solar panel for the brain." - Dr Jack Kruse
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@SintezPL You become one with the sun honestly. You're circadian rythm couldn't be better. It also helps enhance eyesight. I already had perfect vision so I didn't have many effects vision-wise, but many people say they fixed their bad eyesight through sungazing. It also gives you a boost in seratonin and helps to reduce stress, this is mainly due to getting sunlight in general, but looking at the sun definetely gives you a boost in mood. If you're new to it, then I would suggest slowly working your way up to longer sungazing. I would start with only doing it during sunrise and sunset as this is when the UV level is at the lowest, and there are different lights going into your eyes, such as infrared and red light. Slowly do longer periods of sungazing. your eyes will know when it's been too long looking at the sun, usually you begin to squint a little. Just rest and then continue the cycle, make the gazing longer over the course of a couple weeks, then start doing it at different times throughout the day, working your way into peak UV when the sun is at it's strongest. Most importantly, be safe!
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A couple days ago I spent way to long sungazing during peak UV like an idiot (In Australia the peak uv can easily reach 12) I didn't have any symptoms the day I did the sungazing, but I awoke yesterday with trouble focusing on my central vision, figured it'd be okay and that it would wear off, it didn't. I woke up today with the exact same blurry central/focused vision. (my vision has been perfect my entire life, it's now perfectly fine except for the very center of my vision which is having trouble seeing small things). I can't find much on the internet regarding how to heal it faster. I don't believe it is bad enough to be permanent. I did see someone on tiktok by the name of 'primal sonne' posted about having similar experience with sungazing at peak UV and that he also had retinopathy. He mentioned using egg whites to help heal it and that it took a few months to fully heal. Anyone have any tips? (apart from eating a primal diet
) lmk. -
@Jack have you seen my comment under it?? its been a year and I still have some retinopathy in my left eye
@Mursha888 Damn that's shit, have you tried using egg whites? how long and when did you look at the sun? has a primal diet helped?
"Skin is like a solar panel for the brain." - Dr Jack Kruse
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@Mursha888 Damn that's shit, have you tried using egg whites? how long and when did you look at the sun? has a primal diet helped?
@Jack It was around the beginning of April last year. I was sun gazing at around 1 pm for about 20 minutes while waiting for a bus. Then I came home around 3 pm and did it again for another 30 minutes. Later that same day when I was going to sleep I noticed I couldn’t see properly on my phone because there was a black dot in my vision that wasn’t disappearing. Before that I had only been sun gazing at sunrise and sunset. And I don’t think egg whites would have any impact on it at all since it’s a scar on the retina.
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Yeah sounds like a case of too much too soon. Have you visited an Optometrist or an Ophthalmologist? I know they're doctors, but they could provide you atleast with some information regarding it. That's a heartbreaking story though. If only sungazing was more widespread, there would've been better information regarding how to do it, how long to do it, and the first steps to immediately take if vision issues occur. I hope it begins to heal soon brother.
"Skin is like a solar panel for the brain." - Dr Jack Kruse
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Yeah sounds like a case of too much too soon. Have you visited an Optometrist or an Ophthalmologist? I know they're doctors, but they could provide you atleast with some information regarding it. That's a heartbreaking story though. If only sungazing was more widespread, there would've been better information regarding how to do it, how long to do it, and the first steps to immediately take if vision issues occur. I hope it begins to heal soon brother.
