Even though there was multiple warnings on looking at the eclipse without the correct protection, some people still took a chance and looked at the eclipse. Eye doctors have gotten multiple calls since the eclipse Monday morning wondering if they are going to be okay, "I have patients stating they have blotchy vision, feeling things were a bit distorted some of those could just be dark spots, headaches," explains Kelly Callahan, an optician at Pritchett Eye Care.
Callahan says that there is really no pain associated with solar retinopathy but most of the damage that can be caused by looking at the sun is usually irreversible,"as far as treatment goes some things can resolve but some things can be permanently damaged." Eye doctors say you should see your optician as soon as possible to make sure no damage was done while trying to take a peek, "Make sure they get seen and they can get a dilated retinal examine or check the fundus to actually document to see if there is any visual changes that the doctor can document," says Callahan.Â
Now even though you may be experiencing some of the symptoms it does not mean you will go blind so it is best to get a hold of your eye doctor and set up an appointment.Â
