Q&A: Damage to eyes if Solar eclipse is seen with naked eyes?

Question by Tunnu: Damage to eyes if Solar eclipse is seen with naked eyes?
My son (6 year old child) was playing outside during solar eclipse on 26th Jan in Hyderabad, India. Not sure if he had OR had not seen the sun with his naked eyes. Please tell me what would be the probable impact of it? & if there is any damage that could be caused, how soon we would know about it? Impact is realized instantly or gradually or in the later years ?? Please advice. ------- Whoever answers to this, please justify your answer and also indicate your edcn and knowledge backgroud. Thanks so much.


Best answer:
Answer by Vicky SProlonged staring at the sun would damage the optical nerve,however I doubt whether anyone could stare long enough voluntarily.

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