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eurekinyesterday at 11:06 AM3 repliesview on HN

Sun emits much stronger IR, near-IR, UV


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bregmayesterday at 11:19 AM

Absolutely, and is a major cause of cataracts. Somewhat near 100% of people with lenses in their eyes will get cataracts eventually if they are ever exposed to unfiltered sunlight.

IsTomyesterday at 11:16 AM

And staring directly at the sun is not recommended.

jayd16yesterday at 1:22 PM

That's why we don't look at it.