One of the rarest cosmic phenomena has already come and gone, leaving fascinated eyewitnesses and people searching Google for “sore eyes” during a total solar eclipse in 2024.
This can only mean one thing. Even though the sun is close to being completely blocked, some people are still experiencing the eye strain that NASA warned about when looking directly at the sun without any protection.
Google searches for “eye pain” trend up during total solar eclipse
Earlier today, Google Trends showed a number of keywords that spiked during the total solar eclipse, one of which was about people in many states telling search engines their eyes hurt.
The top states are West Virginia, followed by Rhode Island (although neither is on the path to totalization), Indiana, and Connecticut (also not on the path to totalization). , followed by Maine.
In another search trend that skyrocketed, people were searching Google for “My eyes hurt from watching the eclipse” in Wyoming (not in the path of totality), Maine, Rhode Island, West Virginia, and New Hampshire. I also looked into the results. I’m looking at these searches.
While it is clear that some people ignored NASA’s safety guidelines when observing the solar eclipse as it passed, it is possible that some users felt strained even while using solar eclipse glasses. There is also gender. Because it was. Reporting a recall Make your eclipse glasses a few hours before your event.
Also read: Google to stream free live coverage of Monday’s solar eclipse
Do I need to see a doctor if my eyes hurt?
If you are one of the people who searched this and are currently experiencing strange, stinging, burning, or other types of irregular sensations in your eyes, seek immediate medical or professional help. Please ask for. There may still be ways to help your eyes and avoid permanent damage after this event.
Total solar eclipse 2024
NASA is buzzing with news about the 2024 total solar eclipse, and the space agency has released a ton of information about the upcoming space event that the world could see with its own eyes.
First, it happened on April 8 of last year, lasted for about three hours in the morning, and the whole thing happened on the Pacific coast of Mexico at about 11:07 a.m. PDT.
This was a historic cosmic event, as total solar eclipses only occur at specified times. NASA is counting the years until the next one occurs because before this recent one, the last one was 7 years ago in 2017, and before that it was 1979.
Additionally, this particular solar eclipse was observed across the continental United States, even though it only occurred as a partial solar eclipse, not a total solar eclipse.
Amid all the preparations, NASA made sure to provide warnings and safety guidelines to the public interested in observing the 2024 total solar eclipse.
Despite this, search trends are skyrocketing, and more people are seeing queries and results for “eyes hurt” on Google during this cosmic event. It is recommended to consult a specialist to avoid lasting damage to the eyes.
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