Why do eyes hurt after the solar eclipse? Signs of possible eye damage

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada will be among the few places in North America to experience a total solar eclipse on April 8. This will be the first total solar eclipse in the city since Jan. 24, 1925. The next won’t happen until Oct. 26, 2144.
Dr. Kourosh Sabri, a professor in the Department of Surgery at McMaster University, says you should never stare directly at the sun. Staring at the sun without proper protection may cause damage to your retina (the tissue at the back of your eye) called solar retinopathy. This damage can occur without any sensation of pain. The injury can be temporary or permanent.
In this video, Sabri shares some potential symptoms of eye damage if you watch the solar eclipse.
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The information in this video was accurate as of the upload date, 04/08/2024. The information provided in this video is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. For any medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, it is important to consult your health care professional.
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[@claudejoseph9431]

Is it possible for the eye to heal from it ?

[@michaelbelyea5244]

I’ve had eye pain for past 4 months. Yet OCT looks good. I think I have delayed and progressive solar retinopathy. I hope it stops before I go blind.

[@claudejoseph9431]

@@michaelbelyea5244 you not going to go blind . Is it in both eyes ???

[@michaelbelyea5244]

@@claudejoseph9431Yes. It is both eyes. Left is worse though

[@michaelbelyea5244]

@@claudejoseph9431Yeah. Both eyes. 5.5 months of pain now. Vision still good