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The picture below right (click here) is of a burned spot on a young man's eye after observing a solar eclipse without proper protective lens/eyeglasses.
There is currently no treatment for Solar Retinopathy. (click here)
It is all very real. There is permanent damage to the eye when observing a solar eclipse without protective eyeglasses. Every person of every age, be it man, woman or child MUST where protective glasses to observe the solar eclipse.
CLINICAL PRESENTATION (click here)
Solar retinopathy more commonly occurs in younger patients.H ypotheses suggest this demographic is most at risk because the clearer crystalline lens at younger ages transmits more light to the retina, including some of the higher-energy UV-B light. Men have an increased incidence of solar retinopathy than women....
The effort around the country to protect eyes while bringing people together to observe, learn and talk about the solar eclipse is impressive. NO excuse, take care of the eyes.
...More than 6,800 libraries (click here) across the U.S. are distributing safety-certified glasses. Many are working with scientists to hold viewing events and activities before and during the eclipse. For a listing of participating libraries, visit:
Link: https://www.starnetlibraries.org/2017eclipse/
