Looking at bright light triggers sneezing in some people due to the photic sneeze reflex

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SUPPORTED

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Multiple medical sources document the photic sneeze reflex (or ACHOO syndrome), confirming that exposure to bright light can indeed trigger sneezing in certain individuals.

The analysis

The retrieved papers consistently define and discuss the photic sneeze reflex (or ACHOO syndrome) as a documented phenomenon where exposure to bright light triggers sneezing in affected individuals. Since the claim is specific, empirical, and directly supported by all provided literature, the balance verdict is SUPPORTED.

Evidence for · 4

[Photic sneeze reflex or autosomal dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst syndrome].

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J M García-Moreno. [Photic sneeze reflex or autosomal dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst syndrome].. 2006. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16525923/

Discusses the photic sneeze reflex, also known as the ACHOO syndrome, where sudden exposure to intense sunlight triggers uncontrollable sneezing.

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A curious fact: Photic sneeze reflex. Autosomical dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst syndrome.

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C Sevillano, A Parafita-Fernández, V Rodriguez-Lopez, M Sampil, N Moraña, E Viso, F J Cores. A curious fact: Photic sneeze reflex. Autosomical dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst syndrome.. 2016. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.oftal.2016.01.011

Investigates the autosomal dominant compelling helio-ophthalmic outburst syndrome (ACHOOs) and confirms its characteristic photic sneeze reflex among family members.

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Sudden unexpected sneezing during the insertion of peribulbar block under propofol sedation.

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D C Abramson. Sudden unexpected sneezing during the insertion of peribulbar block under propofol sedation.. 1995. https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03012675

Notes that the ACHOO syndrome is a condition where sneezing is provoked upon exposure to bright light.

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Implication of photic sneeze reflex in ophthalmology.

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Pooja A Shetty, Shruti Bhat, Vikram Jain, Shibin Girish, Harish Shetty, Krishna P Kudlu. Implication of photic sneeze reflex in ophthalmology.. 2023. https://doi.org/10.4103/IJO.IJO_107_23

Describes the photic sneeze reflex as a condition characterized by uncontrolled sneezing in response to bright light during ophthalmic examinations.

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first checked01 Aug 2026

judged → SUPPORTED · 7501 Aug 2026

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