This light-hearted review identified that the Google search term, ‘my eyes hurt’ was trending on 8 April 2024, coinciding with the exact time when a total solar eclipse passed over the US. They identified the subregions that searched this term most were states directly in the eclipse’s path. This paper does highlight a few useful learning points though. Eclipse retinopathy remains a risk to the population, particularly with the perennial excitement humanity has for solar eclipses. Symptoms of eclipse retinopathy, a form of solar retinopathy, include photosensitivity, blurred vision, headache and various patterns of scotoma. The authors note that in previous reviews of eclipse retinopathy, central scotomata fully resolved between 6-21 months after presentation. Prevention however remains key and although solar eclipse glasses or solar viewing cards are commonly recommended, sub-standard or counterfeit glasses that do not comply with the ISO 12312-2 International Standard pose a potential risk. Indirect viewing methods such as a pinhole projector or a solar telescope with specialised lenses remain the safest methods. More generally, the paper demonstrates the use of Google search trends as a useful tool to estimate public health issues. The next total solar eclipse will be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Portugal, Russia, and Spain on 12 August 2026.