Over 115 Instances of Eye Injury Documented in Ontario Following Solar Eclipse.

Over 115 Individuals in Ontario Suffered Eye Damage Following Solar Eclipse Viewing Earlier This Month, Reports Eye Care Professionals.

Eye doctors in the province have documented 118 cases of eye complications since April 8, as stated by the Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO).

Instances of corneal inflammation, dry eyes, and solar retinopathy have been reported among the affected, according to a statement provided to CTV News Toronto by the OAO.

A spokesperson explained that while inflammation of the cornea typically resolves within a few days, solar retinopathy can result in permanent vision impairment in severe cases.

Leading up to April 8, health and government authorities cautioned about the hazards of directly viewing the sun during the eclipse. Participants were advised to wear certified eclipse-viewing glasses to safeguard their eyes.

The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) noted that the reported cases were dispersed throughout the province, spanning from Windsor to Ottawa.

Despite most of Ontario not being within the eclipse’s total path, cities like Hamilton and Niagara Falls, which were in the path, were significantly affected by cloud cover.

The OAO suggested that the combination of cloud cover and widespread use of eclipse glasses likely contributed to fewer reported incidents of eye complications.

In Quebec, where some areas experienced totality for a brief period, 28 instances of eye damage were reported as of April 17.