Doctor warns against dangerous 'sungazing' TikTok health trend

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A warning has been issued that some influencers may be increasingly blurring the borders between entertainment and medical advice through their uninformed health tips.

One optician is red-flagging some particularly popular eye care trends, exposing false claims like quick fixes for astigmatism or honey as a remedy for poor vision.Nimmi Mistry from Vision Direct goes beyond debunking myths - she's urgently alerting the public to the dire consequences such 'tips and tricks' could inflict.

She's also dishing out bona fide visual guidance for those with either 20/20 vision or less perfect eyesight.One particularly concerning myth that Mistry is eager to eliminate is the "sungazing" cure.

This perilous practice involves influencers recommending followers to gaze at the sun during dawn or dusk, suggesting that it comes with manifold health perks, including improved vision.After seeing a clip where someone claimed they ditched glasses following sungazing, the optician's worry is palpable.