Bit off-topic but since we were talking about it, something I’ve heard more people doing lately is sun-gazing, and since it’s always been one of those ‘do not do without any real explanation’ things I thought I’d try it, particularly given we have a protective measure already built in - if it hurts or our bodies think it’s detrimental we’d automatically close our eyes!
So I’ve tried it when I’ve been out late (so closer to sunset when it’s easier) and I’ve noticed two things:
- It is actually quite beautiful/mesmerising, the sun gets a moving outline around it, looking more like a shiny disc, and then when you look away, you see things in purples and in what I can only describe as ‘trippy’ colours, tho this fades after a while.
- When I’m walking back, it really does seem like I can see clearer/further into the distance and through the atmosphere.
It can make your eyes water so maybe the ‘benefits’ might be more down to that, but so far, I have not noticed any downsides …other than if you bump into someone they might think you’ve been crying 
