It's called the photic sneeze reflex (ACHOO syndrome). It's a genetic condition in which the optic nerve, overstimulated by light, triggers the nearby trigeminal nerve due to proximity, causing the involuntary sneezing response.


It's called the photic sneeze reflex (ACHOO syndrome). It's a genetic condition in which the optic nerve, overstimulated by light, triggers the nearby trigeminal nerve due to proximity, causing the involuntary sneezing response.
¡Qué curioso! Nunca imaginé que el reflejo de estornudo fótico tuviera una explicación genética tan clara.
Me encanta aprender estos detalles científicos de forma tan sencilla. Gracias por el artículo.