is it true that if you look at the sun for a few seconds you go blind?

Question: is it true that if you look at the sun for a few seconds you go blind?
- Keywords:
  eye,
  sun,
  vision
Asked by to Fiona, Kevin on 27 Jun 2014. This question was also asked by .
- Kevin O'Dell answered on 27 Jun 2014:
  
  More or less. You certainly don’t need to look at the sun for long to cause permanent damage. Clearly do NOT try this at home!

Question: is it true that if you look at the sun for a few seconds you go blind?