Does you sneeze when you look at the sun or a bright light?

Question

I do and so does my entire family. I found out that most people don't. I think it's a genetic thing.

Answer 1

I do and here is why:
Close association between the eye’s optic nerve and nerves causing the sneeze reflex may explain why an estimated 5-25% of people sneeze with sudden exposure to bright sunlight or other light sources.

Sudden bright stimulation of the eye that occurs after a person has become adapted to darker surroundings is thought to bring on the condition, known as photic sneeze reflex. The reflex also is called Autosomal Dominant Compelling Helioophthalmic Outburst Syndrome, known by the acronym ACHOO. (Not making this up. Really.)

The common photic sneeze reflex, which often creates multiple sneezes, is considered an inherited condition found more often in Caucasians.

A study reported by the British Journal of Ophthalmology noted that one form of the sneeze reflex appears related to another condition (nephropathic cystinosis) that causes abnormal crystal deposits on the clear front covering of the eye ( cornea). Nephropathic cystinosis, an inherited disease found mostly in Caucasians, is a metabolic condition affecting various parts of the body.

Answer 2

I don't. I haven't heard of a genetic thing as such. Maybe it's a habit. Maybe you and your family use to do that. The same explanation as when you get tickled at a particular body area. You cannot help but twitch your body and laugh, the same as when you sneeze. Originally before when we're babies, we don't react on that. Gradually, seeing others laugh we tend to adapt it without noticing. But when you control yourself, sooner or later you will no longer react when someone tickled you. When you control yourself not to sneeze, gradually you will no longer do. if ever others sneeze, it's not because of the sun, but because of other factors like dusts and the like.

Answer 3

i have continuously got here upon this to be authentic. each from time to time if i think a sneeze coming near that receives stuck i look as a lot because the mild or the sunlight and that i have continuously carried out this and my kin take the pee out of me over it!

Answer 4

No. I don't, but my husband's family does, so I think you are right about the genetic thing.

Answer 5

I swear I do, it make my eyes watery!! and then I sneeze. Or I just pick my nose with a Q-tip long enough, and I sneeze.

Answer 6

My family does when they walk out in the sun, I think it is a nose sensitivity.

Answer 7

if u have to an just cant look at a bright light helps

Answer 8

11% of people can do that. It is probably genetic. I can't but my dad can.

Answer 9

i sometimes do I think its because there are a lot of dust particals in the sun rays

Answer 10

Ive heard about that happening to people.If I place something cold on my forehead between my eyes I will sneeze.we are strange animals aren't we :)