Millions of Americans dropped what they were doing to watch the solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. Many people wore special glasses to protect their eyes from the sun’s intense rays.
Staring directly into the sun can damage the retina within the eyes.
Some people suffered eye damage because they refused to wear eye protection or the special glasses they wore didn’t work.
Emergency room doctors in Atlanta saw dozens of people complaining of symptoms of eye damage yesterday.
The complaints included eye pain, headache, blurred vision, excessive tearing, seeing spots or floaters, or a blind spot in one or both eyes.
While “there is no treatment for solar retinopathy, many people recover after three to six months, but some will suffer from permanent vision loss, in the form of a small blind spot and distortion,” said the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
An ophthalmologist provided the following test to help you determine whether your eyes were damaged by the eclipse.
Most people with 20/20 vision can see 16 circles in the above image. If you cannot see the circles, your eyes were probably damaged by the sun’s intense rays. Schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist today.
Look closely at this image. What do you see first? Some people can see 2 elderly people looking at each other. But can you see a Mexican man serenading a woman? Or can you see the empty Rubin’s Vase? If you can’t see any of these images hidden within this optical illusion, your eyes are probably damaged.
I think there's something wrong with your rabbit. https://t.co/Llr6QQ6Nd1 pic.twitter.com/V4LHapsZD3
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Is the animal in this viral video a rabbit or a raven? People with good vision can immediately determine which animal it is. But those with poor vision will have trouble figuring out what they’re seeing. Check the comments below for the answer.
Take a look at this image of a woman lying under what appears to be a tree. If that’s all you see, your eyes were probably damaged when you stared too long at the solar eclipse.
Most people with 20/20 vision can see the rectangles in this photo. While others see spinning concentric circles. If you can only see the concentric circles (spinning or not), make an appointment with an ophthalmologist right away.
If you failed 2 or more of these eye tests, please schedule an eye exam today!
FYI: This article is satire and is not intended to be a substitute for informed medical advice.
