Online searches for “my eyes hurt” are expected to surge today, Wednesday, Aug. 12, as a solar eclipse is seen in parts of North America, Europe and North Africa.

Online searches for “my eyes hurt” are expected to surge today, Wednesday, Aug. 12, as a solar eclipse is seen in parts of North America, Europe and North Africa.

Dry eyes or a gritty sensation after the eclipse may be short‑lived, but a central blind spot can signal retinal damage. A specialist explains how to tell the difference and when…