<p>Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can cause serious damage to eyes. Staring at the sun can damage the retina and also result in permanent vision loss or impairment.</p>

<p>To safely view a solar eclipse, one must always use proper eye protection, such as solar viewing glasses that are specifically designed for this purpose. These glasses have special filters that block out harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation and allow one to safely observe the eclipse.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, on the day of the total solar eclipse on April 8, many did not take any precautionary measures in New York City, as per reports.&nbsp;Reports of eye-related issues soared at a medical facility in New York City. Search of individuals seeking information online about experiencing eye discomfort also soared.</p>

<p>Dr Janette Nesheiwat, a double board-certified doctor in New York City reportedly recounted treating numerous patients alarmed by their potential loss of vision.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“I had several patients come in panicking saying ‘I don’t want to go blind,’” Nesheiwat told a western media outlet. “I couldn’t believe it, people actually looked at the eclipse without protection.”</p>

<p>It is also crucial to remember that regular sunglasses are not sufficient for viewing a solar eclipse. They do not provide adequate protection against the intense brightness of the sun during an eclipse, and looking at the sun through them can still cause eye damage. Hence, it is essential to use proper eye protection.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dr Nesheiwat pointed out that the potential consequences could include the sun's rays causing retinal burns and harming the macula, the crucial part of the retina responsible for central vision.&nbsp;It is worth noting that the national statistics on eye injuries post-eclipse is not available even as Dr Nesheiwat attended to a considerable number of cases in the City.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"The damage can be irreversible if the retina is severely damaged by looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection," Dr Nesheiwat cautioned.</p>

<p>Notably, keywords like “hurt eyes” and “why do my eyes hurt after the eclipse” were trending on Google search engine after the eclipse.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can cause serious damage to eyes. Staring at the sun can damage the retina and also result in permanent vision loss or impairment.

Looking directly at the sun during a solar eclipse can cause serious damage to eyes. Staring at the sun can damage the retina and also result in permanent vision loss or impairment. To safely view a solar eclipse, one must always use proper eye protection, such as solar viewing glasses that are specifically designed for this purpose. These glasses have special filters that block out harmful ultraviolet and infrared radiation and allow one to safely observe the eclipse. However, on the day of the total solar eclipse on April 8, many did not take any precautionary measures in New York City, as per reports. Reports of eye-related issues soared at a medical facility in New York City. Search of individuals seeking information online about experiencing eye discomfort also soared. Dr Janette Nesheiwat, a double board-certified doctor in New York City reportedly recounted treating numerous patients alarmed by their potential loss of vision. Also Read | Scientists discover two great techniques to overcome past negative events “I had several patients come in panicking saying ‘I don’t want to go blind,’” Nesheiwat told a western media outlet. “I couldn’t believe it, people actually looked at the eclipse without protection.” It is also crucial to remember that regular sunglasses are not sufficient for viewing a solar eclipse. They do not provide adequate protection against the intense brightness of the sun during an eclipse, and looking at the sun through them can still cause eye damage. Hence, it is essential to use proper eye protection. Also Read | Did you know Venus is leaking? BepiColombo mission finds out why ... Dr Nesheiwat pointed out that the potential consequences could include the sun's rays causing retinal burns and harming the macula, the crucial part of the retina responsible for central vision. It is worth noting that the national statistics on eye injuries post-eclipse is not available even as Dr Nesheiwat attended to a considerable number of cases in the City. Watch | Researchers find high quantities of cancer causing 'forever chemicals' in New Mexico water × "The damage can be irreversible if the retina is severely damaged by looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection," Dr Nesheiwat cautioned. Notably, keywords like “hurt eyes” and “why do my eyes hurt after the eclipse” were trending on Google search engine after the eclipse. (With inputs from agencies)

‘I don’t want to go blind’: People scared of eye injuries post solar eclipse

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chile-president-pinera-condemns-police-violence-as-unrest-stretches-for-over-four-weeks-262781">Chile's police</a> said Tuesday they had suspended the use of birdshot during street protests amid an outcry over eye injuries suffered by more than 200 demonstrators.</p>

<p>The decision was announced by the head of the Carabinero police, Mario Roza, after a month of protests over socio-economic inequality and other problems.</p>

<p>Police say the birdshot pellets are made of rubber but some studies say they also contain metal.</p>

<p>"As a prudent step, use of this non-lethal ammunition as a riot tool has been ordered suspended," said Roza.</p>

<p>A study by the University of Chile of ammunition extracted from injured protesters found birdshot composed of 20 per cent rubber and the remaining 80 per cent consisting of silica, barium sulfate and lead, which meant the pellets were as hard as "a skateboard wheel," the report said.</p>

<p>Roza explained that following the report an internal investigation was conducted which also found "discrepancies" with the information provided by the company that sells the birdshot.</p>

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<p>Beginning Tuesday, he said, the birdshot could only be used in the same manner "as firearms, as an extreme measure and exclusively for self-defence when there is an imminent threat of death."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chile-to-vote-on-new-constitution-in-response-to-protests-262297">Protesters who have been injured</a> in the eye have become a symbol of the demonstrations.</p>

<p>The number of injured people exceeds victims in other protest zones across the world, including in France during the yellow vest protests, in Hong Kong and in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to the Medical University of Chile and Chilean human rights groups.</p>

<p>The demonstrations reached their one-month mark Monday. They have included <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/many-wounded-in-chile-as-police-fires-rubber-bullets-and-tear-gas-at-protesters-262182">near-daily street protests</a> that began with high school students refusing to pay a subway ticket hike but have since mushroomed into the deepest social crisis in the South American country since the return of democracy in 1990.</p>


Chile's police said Tuesday they had suspended the use of birdshot during street protests amid an outcry over eye injuries suffered by more than 200 demonstrators.

Chile's police said Tuesday they had suspended the use of birdshot during street protests amid an outcry over eye injuries suffered by more than 200 demonstrators. The decision was announced by the head of the Carabinero police, Mario Roza, after a month of protests over socio-economic inequality and other problems. Police say the birdshot pellets are made of rubber but some studies say they also contain metal. "As a prudent step, use of this non-lethal ammunition as a riot tool has been ordered suspended," said Roza. A study by the University of Chile of ammunition extracted from injured protesters found birdshot composed of 20 per cent rubber and the remaining 80 per cent consisting of silica, barium sulfate and lead, which meant the pellets were as hard as "a skateboard wheel," the report said. Roza explained that following the report an internal investigation was conducted which also found "discrepancies" with the information provided by the company that sells the birdshot. Watch: After several weeks of massive protest Chilean lawmakers agree on referendum Beginning Tuesday, he said, the birdshot could only be used in the same manner "as firearms, as an extreme measure and exclusively for self-defence when there is an imminent threat of death." Protesters who have been injured in the eye have become a symbol of the demonstrations. The number of injured people exceeds victims in other protest zones across the world, including in France during the yellow vest protests, in Hong Kong and in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, according to the Medical University of Chile and Chilean human rights groups. The demonstrations reached their one-month mark Monday. They have included near-daily street protests that began with high school students refusing to pay a subway ticket hike but have since mushroomed into the deepest social crisis in the South American country since the return of democracy in 1990.

Chile police suspends use of birdshot against protesters after outcry over eye injuries

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