Why do I sneeze when I look at the sun?

Factual Questions
1

Most times when i look at the sun from a certain angle I sneeze. I usually sneeze twice and then stop.

My sister is the same.

Does anyone know why this happens.

Thanks
Andy :

2

Cecil knows all:
Why do some people sneeze when going out into bright light?

3

Cecil nose…errr, knows.

4

I do it too. Some people do not. I’ve heard it’s an inherited trait fairly easy to trace through the family lines.

I suppose it’s there to protect the eyes. Looking at the sun, or any bright light, can damage your vision or make you go blind.

5

Curse you, Squink!! :stuck_out_tongue:

6

Feeling under the weather today Q.E.D.? You’re a little slow. :wink:

7

Thanks very much. I can now officially class myself as suffering from PSR!! - I wonder if I can get disability benefit :cool:

I will probably subscribe to this site just cos you answered my age old question.

Thanks

8

Yep. My grandfather, my dad, me and my son. We’re teased in the family for it. But we all have the prettiest blue eyes, so there! :stuck_out_tongue: