Eclipse 2017: People treated for putting sun tan lotion on eyeballs to watch solar event

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy It turns out that Donald Trump wasn't the only one sneaking a peek at last week's eclipse without proper protection While millions of Americans were warned to don special protective sunglasses to safely view the celestial spectacle, some people tried to use sunscreen. Since the event, health professionals have reported treating people complaining of irritation after putting sun cream in their eyes. "They presented that they were having pain and they were referred to an ophthalmologist.” Prior to the anticipated astronomical event, experts urged eclipse watchers to invest in NASA-approved spectacles, or to view the eclipse indirectly by projecting an image of the sun onto a screen. Patterson also warned that it only takes seconds of staring directly at the sun to cause lasting damage with other signs including dark spots in the centre of vision and cloudiness.