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Could being in the too much without sunglasses cause an eye stigmitism?
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No relationship: Sunlight can accelerate the formation of cataracts and some feel it might be a contributor to macular degeneration. There is no relationship between sunlight and astigmatism or any other eye power needsl.
Answered 3/20/2014
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