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Hoax Cure for Poor Eyesight from the 1920s Makes a Dangerous Comeback

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By Andie Slomka

A TikTok user advances the false claim that “sun gazing” can improve vision. (Screenshot via NewsGuard)

What happened: Health hoaxers are promoting the reckless and long-debunked myth that staring directly at the sun can miraculously cure poor eyesight.

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