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A member asked:
I had lasik 2 months ago and just looked at the solar eclipse. now my eyes hurt, what should i do?
7 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Solar eclipse: Did you look at it directly or via a safe method? If the former, see an ophthalmologist (eye specialist) asap; you may have burned your retina.
Answered 5/22/2012
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See your Eye MD: Symptoms of pain probably unrelated to eclipse. Most lasik patients have dry eye after the procedure and this can cause discomfort. So use more lubricating drops but definitely notify your lasik surgeon.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Sun gazing: Sun gazing is a really bad idea and can permanently damage your vision. Try using frequent artificial tears and see what happens since there is no treatment if you have caused any solar retinopathy.
Answered 1/6/2013
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Risk of retinal burn: Looking at a solar eclipse with the unadorned eye can cause a burn of the fovea - the area of maximum fine detail in the center of the retina. If you just had LASIK, that increases the chance that it was focused light. By two months out, you should have no pain from the LASIK; and solar burns do not hurt after the burn. If your vision is altered, see your LASIK surgeon for advice.
Answered 9/26/2015
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