How The Solar Eclipse Can Make You Go Blind

Getting Solar Retinopathy or Eclipse Blindness is a possibility from looking at the solar eclipse without the proper eye protection. Be careful!

Viewing a Solar Eclipse, especially the moment of totality is a very unique experience. It can also come with a lot of dangers to the eyes. Viewing the sun for just a few seconds can lead to damage to the retina, called Solar Retinopathy, or Eclipse Blindness. This can be a permanent condition that doesn't resolve. It is important to never look at the sun. In order to be safe, you will need to get ISO 12312-2 approved safe solar eclipse glasses. You need to wear these at all times looking at the eclipse, except for only during the moment of totality. Also remember to have binocular/telescope/imaging filters you put at the front of the viewing devices. Don't wear your safety eclipse glasses only when looking through those devices. Always remember to keep your eyes safe, and don't forget about your little ones walking around looking at the sun as well. Make sure they have properly fitted glasses for them.

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