When it comes to your eyes, you only have a pair and no spare, so protect your eyes from injury and damage when watching the upcoming solar eclipse. Partial and total solar eclipses are rare and beautiful celestial events. Prevent Blindness wants everyone to enjoy these spectacular events wherever they occur. But do it safely! It is never safe to look at a solar eclipse without proper safety equipment or techniques, except in the brief time of totality during a total solar eclipse when the sun’s light is completely blocked by the moon. Solar eclipse glasses allow you to view a solar eclipse safely and without damaging your eyes. Make sure they meet safety requirements and are manufactured with the ISO 12312-2 standard. Look for ISO standard labeling when looking for solar eclipse glasses and only purchase them from a trusted source. We hope you make the most out of these rare and exciting opportunities to view a solar eclipse.
Never look directly at the sun during a solar eclipse (except during the very brief time the sun is in total eclipse; and even then, with caution). Looking directly at the sun can cause permanent damage to your eyes. After viewing a solar eclipse, seek treatment from an eye care professional if you or your child have any changes in vision that continue to get worse.
