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What Causes Vision Problem After Seeing Solar Eclipse?
Hi, I watched the solar eclipse on may 22 (Japan). And then after 3 days, my eyes started to get hurt, watery, I feel like I have sand in my eyes, my eyes hurt if I see bright light from the sun. My question is: is this because from watching the eclipse without using the special eye glasses for protection?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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By seeing eclipse in naked eye you may get maccular burn. It may effect acuity of vision. Take rest and use refresh tear eye drop. Never do it in future
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