Why do we sneeze when we look at bright light (photic sneeze)?
The exact cause is unknown, but photic sneeze reflex is likely due to crossed wiring in the brain. Signals from the optic nerve, stimulated by light, may trigger the trigeminal nerve, which controls sneezing.
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