You Looked at the Eclipse without Protection: Why the Damage to the Retina Can Take Days to Notice
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The eclipse of August 12 thrilled millions of people, but it also brought back experts' warnings about the dangers of directly observing the Sun.
Ophthalmologists warn that an injury to the retina after looking at an eclipse without adequate protection may not cause immediate discomfort, as symptoms usually appear hours or even days later. Specialists recommend to go as soon as possible to ophthalmological assessment of any visual alteration, however slight, after having observed the phenomenon without the necessary protection. Ophthalmologist Javier Fernández Perlanes, specialist at the …
Even looking at the solar eclipse without protection for just a very brief moment can cause damage. This was evident on Thursday at the Rotterdam Eye Hospital, where three ‘eclipse victims’ were treated.
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