28 cases of eye damage linked to Quebec's solar eclipse reported, including cornea inflammation, dry eyes, and solar retinopathy.

28 cases of eye damage linked to Quebec's April 8 solar eclipse reported, including cornea inflammation, dry eyes, and solar retinopathy. Montreal, Montérégie, Estrie, Centre-du-Québec, Chaudière-Appalaches, and Îles-de-la-Madeleine affected. Officials advised eclipse glasses, but voluntary data collection may understate cases. The Health Department continues to study eclipse's impact on emergency-room visits.

April 22, 2024
4 Articles