Chris! That's terrible. Eyepiece solar filers are dangerous, as you have sadly learnt. I hope you aren't saying that you knew of the danger before you tried it?
Glad to hear that you eye is recovering.
You can get an economical filter to go over the end of your scope.
Try this one here:-
http://www.myastroshop.com.au/produc...rodID=MAS-277d
SkyWatcher Solar Filter for 114mm Newtonian
Economical Full Aperture Baader Solar film filter
Our Price: $49.00