“Will I go blind after looking at the eclipse?”
Hi, I looked at the eclipse with a naked eye yesterday for around 3-7 seconds. I’ve been seeing floaters however I always get floaters every now and then. Should I be worried? Will I go blind? Is there anything I can do at home to check for damage? Is there a way I can decrease floaters?
5 Answers
You likely will not have any permanent damage to your eyes from looking at the eclipse for such a short time. The only way to check for damage is to have an examination by an eye care provider. Floaters often get better over time, but it depends on the cause. It is recommended that you see an eye care specialist.
Mr. Glenn Campbell
Ophthalmologist
You should see an ophthalmologist ASAP.
Glenn C. Campbell, MD
Naples, FL
Glenn C. Campbell, MD
Naples, FL
Floaters tend to resolve over time. If you have spots in your vision that don’t move, would suggest that you see in eyecare specialist.
Alan J Franklin MD, PhD
Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
Diagnostic And Medical Clinic
1720 Springhill Ave. Suite 300
Mobile, AL 36604
Cell: 251-776-4455
Alan J Franklin MD, PhD
Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery
Diagnostic And Medical Clinic
1720 Springhill Ave. Suite 300
Mobile, AL 36604
Cell: 251-776-4455
Looking directly at the sun is always a bad idea. There are safe indirect methods of seeing the eclipse, or special protective lenses. Consult a photography store. As for yesterday, if you check your vision one eye at a time, and there is no vision problem, you will not go blind. If you notice a vision deficit, see an ophthalmologist immediately.
If you stare at the sun for too long you will burn the central retinas and cause a permanent blind spot. Usually the problem is rapidly apparent and unrelated to floaters. If the floaters have been present from birth they are usually benign but if they are new get them checked by an ophthalmologist.
