Solar Eclipse: These Signs Can Reveal Damage to the Eyes After Looking at the Sun without Protection
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Google searches in the UK for the term “sore eyes” jumped by 650% after last week’s total solar eclipse, amid concerns that some viewers were looking at the sun without proper protection. Emil Korniawan, a specialist ophthalmologist at OCL Vision, warned that even a short exposure could be enough to cause damage. “Looking directly at the sun, even for a few seconds, can burn the retina at the back of the eye, even if only a small part of the sun…
Those who have observed the solar eclipse without adequate eye protection could only now notice the consequences. Ophthalmologists report first patients with retinal damage – and expect further cases in the coming days.
Solar Eclipse: These Signs Can Reveal Damage to the Eyes After Looking at the Sun without Protection
Millions of people observed the solar eclipse of August 12, but not all used adequate protection. In Spain, several hundred sought medical assistance after the phenomenon. Experts warn: a lesion in the retina may not cause pain and symptoms may arise only hours or days later.
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