Is reflected sunlight damaging to the eyes?

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Reflected sunlight from non-mirror surfaces, such as opaque white surfaces, is generally safe for the human eye, but there is a potential for adverse effects under certain conditions. The discussion highlights concerns about intense reflections, similar to those seen with mirror-like surfaces, which can be harmful, akin to staring directly at the sun. The conversation references incidents like the "Walkie-Talkie" skyscraper in London, which caused damage due to concentrated sunlight reflection, emphasizing the need for caution regarding reflective surfaces. Additionally, the topic of snow blindness is mentioned, indicating that bright reflections can lead to eye damage in specific environments. Overall, while typical reflections are not harmful, extreme cases warrant attention.
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Is reflected sunlight on any surface otherwise than mirror or mirror-like surface safe for human eye? I can imagine mirror surface could reflect a lot of sunlight directly, making little difference from staring at the sun directly

How about reflected sunlight on white but obaque surface? Could it cause any adverse or unwanted effect to human eye
 
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Ygggdrasil said:
Yes. https://www.webmd.com/eye-health/what-is-snow-blindness
It looks like WebMD could use a proofreader. . . . :rolleyes:
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