In 2017, Dr. Rose told us she was able to experience the solar eclipse herself with the proper eye protection, but unfortunately, not everyone did. “After 2017, my office had 60+ calls the next morning.”

“Thankfully, 2024 has been much less (1–2!); I liken that to better information ahead of time and easier access to protective eyewear,” she said. 

Source: https://www.buzzfeed.com/michaelabramwell/solar-eclipse-eye-damage-tiktok