In 2017, a woman suffered severe vision impairment after gazing at a partial solar eclipse without protective eyewear. This led to solar retinopathy, manifesting as a crescent-shaped blind spot. Intense sunlight damaged her retina's photoreceptors, prompting doctors to utilize advanced imaging techniques to assess her eye condition. This case serves as a critical reminder of the hazards associated with direct solar observation.

El fenómeno atraerá miles de miradas al cielo, pero observarlo sin gafas homologadas puede causar daños permanentes en la retina

At least 70 cases of eclipse-related visual loss were reported following the total solar eclipse in 1999