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April 3, 2024

Tips for Safely Viewing a Solar Eclipse

NASA recommends protective eclipse glasses be International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 12312-2 certified. If you are within the small 115-mile path where a total eclipse of the sun occurs, it is relatively safe to look directly at the moon during… Continue Reading →

Beware! Solar Energy Can Harm Your Eyes

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Viewing a solar eclipse without proper precautions or eye protection can be dangerous to the retina, the light-sensing tissue of the eye, potentially causing permanent blurred vision and/or blind spots (Figure 2). Solar retinopathy is a condition that occurs when… Continue Reading →

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