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Can lack of sunlight by wearing sunglasses lead to depression?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Likely no: Depression can be due to many factors.; season affective disorder as well. No studies have been performed to note an increased risk of depression from sunglasses use. Some patients, though are affected by a lack of sun exposure in the winter months (likely from decreased vit d levels).
Answered 4/5/2013
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No: Lack of sunlight during the winter is known as seasonal affective disorder. Wearing sunglasses should not cause this problem, which is triggered by lack of exposure to sunny weather, not from shading the eyes.
Answered 4/7/2013
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