Solar Eclipse Eye Damage

• Solar eclipse eye damage: More than 160 cases reported in Ontario, Quebec

  Dozens of cases of eye damage related to the April 8 total solar eclipse have been reported in Canada. The conditions include inflammation of the cornea and solar retinopathy.

  Health

  Apr 26
  
• Quebec Health Department reports 28 cases of eye damage linked to solar eclipse

  The 28 cases reported as of April 17 include inflammation of the cornea, dry eyes and solar retinopathy, which is a permanent burn to the retina.

  Canada

  Apr 22
  
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• Crescent shape blocks woman’s vision after viewing August’s solar eclipse

  Doctors discovered that the crescent shape obstructing Payne's vision corresponded to the exposed sun in New York City during the eclipse. 

  Science

  Dec 9, 2017
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• Google searches for ‘solar eclipse headache’ spiked on Monday afternoon

  At 3 p.m. yesterday, Google was flooded with searches for the condition — and Twitter was on fire with concerned tweets.

  Lifestyle

  Aug 22, 2017
• How to tell if the solar eclipse damaged your eyes

  Despite the warnings to protect eyes, many watchers may have glanced at the sun without wearing proper safety glasses — even if was only for a brief moment.

  Health

  Aug 22, 2017
• Solar eclipse excitement engulfs Regina

  The special solar eclipse glasses were the hottest commodity in the city and hundreds lined up outside the Saskatchewan Science Centre hoping for a pair.

  Canada

  Aug 21, 2017
• Steele & Drex: Vancouver optometrist getting calls following solar eclipse

  "So far today, I've seen one patient and I've got three patients booked this afternoon," Dr. Ashala Mah said.

  Aug 21, 2017