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Can Viewing A Solar Eclipse Cause Any Damage To The Eye?

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Posted on Tue, 12 Sep 2017
Question: I am concerned about my left eye after being exposed to solar eclipse on Mon.21. I am seeing bright flashes in the corner of my eye. No headaches or pain.

I have no blurred vision
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Retinal tear should be looked for

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Viewing a solar eclipse doesn't cause any damage to the eye directly.

The bright flashes need to be investigated.

These symptoms affecting the peripheral retina indicate a retinal tear. Indirect ophthalmoscopy by an ophthalmologist is required to rule out or confirm the suspicion. Prophylactic laser treatment can prevent further progression.


Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor/ophthalmologist before deciding on any further course of action.

For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below

http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107

Dr. M.S. Khalil
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Can Viewing A Solar Eclipse Cause Any Damage To The Eye?

Brief Answer: Retinal tear should be looked for Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern Viewing a solar eclipse doesn't cause any damage to the eye directly. The bright flashes need to be investigated. These symptoms affecting the peripheral retina indicate a retinal tear. Indirect ophthalmoscopy by an ophthalmologist is required to rule out or confirm the suspicion. Prophylactic laser treatment can prevent further progression. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor/ophthalmologist before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil