Can direct sunlight hurt fish's eyes?

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Hi. Especially during summer, my tank gets exposed to direct sunlight from the window around 6 pm & 6 am. The fish cant avoid this light and the light hits their eyes at close to 90 degrees. I never had any case of blinding from this issue but Im curious if this kind of exposure can result in eye-damage?
 
merhaba nasılsın! I spent two years in Karamursel. I don't think short exposure to direct sunlight poses and danger to your fish. You should have some cover for the fish to retreat to if they want to get out of the light just so they feel comfortable.
 
Hi private, iyiyim sağol sen nasılsın? :) I looked up Karamürsel and saw there is a US military unit there. I hope you have good memories of here :)

Providing hiding places is a good idea so that they dont get stressed. But Im not sure this exposure is short term, cuz it actually lasts 1 hours at that intensity, then the sun sets or goes up.
 
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