☀️😵 Is there a safe way to watch a solar eclipse? If you want to learn how to stay safe, Dr. Rupa Wong, board-certified ophthalmologist and eye surgeon, is here to help! 😎🌞
00:00 : Can a solar eclipse really damage your eyes?
00:56 : Why does this happen?
01:12 : What part of the eye can it damage?
01:24 : What is the medical term for the damage to your eye from viewing the eclipse?
01:30 : Are there other ways to get solar retinopathy?
01:50 : What exactly is solar retinopathy?
02:06 : What is an example of solar retinopathy?
02:29 : What is an OCT and how does it help ophthalmologists identify solar retinopathy?
03:04 : What other tests could your doctor use to see solar retinopathy in the eye?
03:25 : What would a person with solar retinopathy experience?
03:43 : Are there more intense symptoms to look out for? Would someone experience pain or permanent symptoms?
04:17 : How long does it take to get solar retinopathy?
04:45 : What factors go into getting solar retinopathy?
05:15 : When is it safe to look at the sun during a total eclipse?
05:29 : What does “totality” mean during an eclipse?
05:34 : Where is the path of totality in the US?
05:49 : What will the rest of the country experience?
06:16 : How would you protect yourself if you’re not in the path of totality?
06:43 : Is it acceptable to wear the eclipse glasses in the path of totality just to be safe?
07:07 : What are the eclipse glasses made of?
07:16 : Can you wear regular sunglasses as protection?
07:25 : Can you view the eclipse safely through a camera lens?
07:31 : Where can you get legitimate eclipse glasses?
08:25 : How can you tell if the glasses are legitimate?
08:55 : What is the treatment for solar retinopathy?
09:19 : Will you be viewing the eclipse next week?
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