Protecting Eyes from Sunlight

Question 1

Sam wants to see the bright sun during a car ride and thinks that covering his eyes with his hand or squinting will keep his eyes safe. Which statement correctly explains what will happen if Sam looks straight at the sun?

Accepted Answer

Seeing the sun directly, even for a short time or with just a hand or squinting, can cause permanent damage to the eyes.

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Covering his eyes with a hand lets the sunlight pass through safely, so looking at the sun will not hurt his eyes.

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Squinting blocks all the sun’s brightness, so Sam can look at the sun as long as he wants without any risk.

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Because the car windows are tinted, the sun’s light is not strong enough to harm his eyes.

Question 2

Which statement correctly describes the danger of looking at the sun and how to protect your eyes?

Accepted Answer

Looking directly at the sun can damage eyes permanently, and wearing sunglasses and a hat can protect them.

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Wearing sunglasses is the only way to protect eyes from bright sunlight.

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Looking directly at the sun is safe if you only look at it for a few seconds.

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You can protect your eyes by closing them tightly when the sun is bright.

Question 3

Jamal stared at the bright sun for a few seconds while playing outside. Which statement correctly explains why this can hurt his eyes forever?

Accepted Answer

Even a short look at the sun can damage the retina and cause permanent vision loss.

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The sun only makes the eyes sore for a moment, and they heal completely after the feeling passes.

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Regular sunglasses always keep the eyes safe, no matter how bright the sun is.

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Looking at the sun through a thin piece of paper or a hand protects the eyes from damage.

Try three questions

Sam wants to see the bright sun during a car ride and thinks that covering his eyes with his hand or squinting will keep his eyes safe. Which statement correctly explains what will happen if Sam looks straight at the sun?

Which statement correctly describes the danger of looking at the sun and how to protect your eyes?

Jamal stared at the bright sun for a few seconds while playing outside. Which statement correctly explains why this can hurt his eyes forever?

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