Quebec Health Department reports 28 cases of eye damage linked to solar eclipse


by CTV News Montreal

CTV News Montreal— Quebec's Health Department says it has received 28 reports of eye damage related to the April 8 total solar eclipse that passed over southern parts of the province.

Global News—Solar eclipse eye damage: More than 160 cases reported in Ontario, Quebec. Dozens of cases of eye damage related to the April 8 total solar eclipse have been reported in Canada. The conditions include inflammation of the cornea and solar retinopathy.

CP24—More than 115 cases of eye damage reported in Ontario after solar eclipse. More than 115 people who viewed the solar eclipse in Ontario earlier this month experienced eye damage after the event, according to eye doctors in the province. The Ontario Association of Optometrists (OAO) says it has received 118 cases of reported eye complications since April 8. Inflammation of the cornea, dry eyes and solar retinopathy are among the conditions reported, the OAO said in a statement to CTV News Toronto. A spokesperson said that while inflammation of the cornea...

CBC—Nearly 30 cases of eclipse-related eye damage reported in Quebec so far. Quebec optometrists have confirmed 28 cases of eclipse-related eye damage since the solar event on April 8, and health officials say there could be far more.