How to Know if You Damaged Your Eyes Watching the Eclipse
The recent total solar eclipse was a sight to behold, but for some, the aftereffects may linger. Solar retinopathy, also known as “eclipse blindness,” is a condition that can occur when one gazes at the sun without the protection of specially designed solar filter glasses. The intense sunlight can harm the macula, the central part of the retina that enables us to drive, read, and recognize faces. According to a 2017 study, even a brief …