A sore eye for almost a week now after looking at the sun?
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Hi all, I have had a sore eye now for almost a week after looking at the Sun. I know I am an idiot for doing so and I didn't look at it long at all (like 2 seconds) but it feels like ever since then, my eye feels sore on the side next to my eyelid. I feel like the vision has gone slightly blurry, but I may be imagining that. I have very bad eyes anyway with Nystagmus and occular albinism. I have tried eye drops and it feels sore mostly when I am tired, when I blink and if I am looking in a certain direction. Should I go to the Doctor about it or wait it out some more? There is no discharge or anything, just a sore, gritty feeling at the side of my eye. Thanks
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lynn41704 Witcher1995
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Your eyes are very delicate and precious. Your symptoms may well settle in time but it would be best to visit an optician for an eye check who is more qualified than a doctor to diagnose eye conditions. Take care
martinicus Witcher1995
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Hi there.
I too have nystagmus and ocular albinism and my eyes are sensitive to excessive light. I've been looking at the sun a few times but I always squinted and never looked at it with my eyes wide open. I didn't feel any pain or discomfort except for being dazzled for many minutes. Later, when I found that too much of UV is especially dangerous for people with ocular albinism I started wearing sunglasses much more often.
I don't think that 2 seconds might do some permanent damage but I think it would be wise to visit a doctor to check. Maybe the problem is something entirely else and it was just a coincidence that you started to notice it after looking at the sun.
mjcg Witcher1995
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As others here have suggested - yes, go see a doctor, preferably an ophthalmologist. Best to be safe!