How To Keep Your Eyes Safe During A Solar Eclipse | Eye Doctor Explains

☀️😵 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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[@robyndavis3043]

I will be wearing my sunglasses and looking DOWN onto the concrete sidewalk (so I don’t fall down), + I will be wearing a hat with a visor (to block the rays)-I won’t be stupid to actually “see” the eclipse either!

[@DrRupaWong]

Love it! Have fun 🤩

[@AbdulAli-ku9he]

Thanks Dr. Rupa ♥♥♥

[@DrRupaWong]

Of course!

[@Karlucci7]

Thank you for this video. My daughter's school has been putting out a lot of information about this since our kiddos will be getting out of school here in VA during the solar eclipse and may not have adult supervision after getting off the buses and walking home. My 11 year old is very curious by nature as I am sure a lot of kids her age are so I appreciate the list of verified manufacturers to purchase from.

[@DrRupaWong]

Glad I could help!😊

[@lilt1317]

Thank you, you explained everything so well.🌑🌒👁👁

[@DrRupaWong]

Glad you enjoyed 😊

[@bonnieheinz6417]

Another awesome video, Dr. Rupa thank you so much for continuing to educate us

[@DrRupaWong]

My pleasure! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@michaelbelyea5244]

Would OCT show retina damage after 46 hours? I saw optometrist and he said I was ok. I still have eye pain and headaches. I went back 7 weeks later. He was a little baffled. Gave me ointment but did nothing. 2.5 months now. Vision has always been fine but freaking out. The pain is brutal. I’ll call him this to see specialist this week.

[@mohammedkhurram1848]

Hello, Madam My both Eyes have -1.00 Spherical And I Got -0.75 Spherical Contacts As my friend Suggested So can i use them ? Or I should use -1.00 sph contacts
Please Answer this question

[@Goatmeansronaldo]

Hi one question

[@DrRupaWong]

What is your question?