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What can cause difficulty seeing in bright light environments?
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Dr. Jeffrey Whitmananswered
Ophthalmology 47 years experience
Retina stimulation: Bright light or looking at the sun on a bright day can cause temporary bleaching of the retinal pigments which will blur everything for a few moments. Longer lasting bluring should be seen by an ophthalmologist.
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