Eye clinic for post eclipse viewing in WNY
University of Buffalo ophthalmologists and ophthalmology medical residents offering post eclipse eye clinic. The University of Buffalo (UB) will host a post-eclipse eye clinic for the Buffalo community on April 8 from 4p.m. to 9pm. The clinic will provide post eye care for those who need it. The event will be held at the offices of UBMD Ophthalmology/Ross Eye Institute at 1176 Main St. in Buffalo. The goal is to provide an after-hours eye clinic dedicated to triaging and evaluating eclipse-related eye concerns. During a solar eclipse, the sun will partially block the sun, but the public must protect their eyes from the 'Ring of Fire', which NASA describes as the phenomenon. Many places around WNY will have eclipse-safe eyewear available for free, purchase, and at events.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — During a solar eclipse, the moon lines up perfectly between the Earth and the sun. It is important to note that this does not mean the sun is completely blocked. A bright, blazing border will appear on the moon which is what you'll want to see during the phenomenon.
But something people must remember when viewing the solar eclipse is that your eyes must be protected from what NASA describes as the 'Ring of Fire', and regular sunglasses will not do the trick.
So where can people get these special 'Ring of Fire' protective glasses? Many places around WNY will have eclipse-safe eyewear available for free, purchase, and at events supplying glasses to attendees. Click here for a list.
Making sure that everyone's eyes are all good after the eclipse, University at Buffalo ophthalmologists and ophthalmology medical residents will be hosting a eye clinic.
Happening on April 8 from 4p.m. to 9p.m. the clinic will provide post eye care help to those who need it.
“We want to help the Buffalo community and visitors have a safe eclipse viewing experience, but we also want to be here for the community if there are any injuries,” says James D. Reynolds, MD, Jerald and Ester Bovino Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at UB and president of UBMD Ophthalmology/Ross Eye Institute.
The clinic will be located at the offices of UBMD Ophthalmology/Ross Eye Institute at 1176 Main St. in Buffalo. Walk-ins will be accepted, and those with eclipse related injuries are encouraged to call 716-881-7900.
“The goal is to provide the community with an after-hours eye clinic dedicated to triaging and evaluating eclipse-related eye concerns,” says Abhiniti Mittal, MD, a UB ophthalmology resident who is one of the physicians staffing the clinic.
“A lot of what we know about eclipse safety as a specialty comes from understanding optical principles and general eye safety guidelines,” Mittal says.
“Prolonged, high-intensity light exposure can lead to photomechanical damage to one’s retina and subsequently cause blurry vision and blind spots,” she says, adding that cases of solar retinopathy have been reported around the world after solar eclipses.