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The Need of Eye Protection during the Solar Eclipse

Exposing your eyes to the Sun without solar eclipse glasses or proper eye protection during the eclipse will cause eclipse blindness or retinal burns. This is called Solar retinopathy. The eye damage mainly affects the retina that is back of the eye. The damage can be temporary or permanent without pain. We can lose our eyesight while looking directly the Sun in the Solar eclipse. The damage can be realized from few hours to few days. So use best eclipse viewing glasses to protect your eyes.

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The Need of Eye Protection during the Solar Eclipse

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  1. The Need of Eye Protection during the Solar Eclipse Exposing your eyes to the Sun without solar eclipse glasses or proper eye protection during the eclipse will cause eclipse blindness or retinal burns. This is called Solar retinopathy. The eye damage mainly affects the retina that is back of the eye. The damage can be temporary or permanent without pain. We can lose our eyesight while looking directly the Sun in the Solar eclipse. The damage can be realized from few hours to few days. So use best eclipse viewing glasses to protect your eyes. What are the symptoms that can occur while looking at the solar eclipse What are the symptoms that can occur while looking at the solar eclipse with naked eyes with naked eyes? ? •The loss of central vision •Altered colour vision •Distorted vision These are the main symptoms occur when we watch the sun directly in Solar eclipse. If you feel any of these symptoms after watching the eclipse please do visit an eye care specialist and seek treatment. Can we use Sunglasses instead of solar eclipse glasses Can we use Sunglasses instead of solar eclipse glasses? ? According to NASA, the following materials can’t be used for a solar eclipse •Sunglasses •Colour film •Medical X-Ray film •Floppy disks

  2. The above materials do not have the power to block the UV rays. Therefore, wearing these kinds of materials in the time of the solar eclipse will cause eye blindness. If you are not a DIY person then everybody suggests that buy best solar eclipse glasses from shops online. How to watch Solar eclipse safely How to watch Solar eclipse safely The only time you see the eclipse without any eye protection is during the total solar eclipse. In a total solar eclipse, the moon entirely covers the sun, but do with care while watching this. But in the case of the partial solar eclipse or an annular solar eclipse, there is no safe time to watch the eclipse without proper eye protection. The common ways to watch the solar eclipse will add below. •Solar Eclipse glasses •Pinhole Projection •Welders glass •Using filters In the above, all to watch the entire eclipse without any problems use Solar eclipse glasses. The Solar eclipse glasses have two part one is the paper or plastic glass and the second part is dark lenses. These dark lenses will block the UV rays and IR rays. The solar eclipse glasses can be made in our home, but experts say that buy a new pair of solar eclipse glass. Because if any damage while making the eclipse glass at home will lead to eye damage. There are lots of online sites giving secure solar eclipse glasses. If you are planning to view the eclipse with your family or with your friends it's better to buy the solar eclipse glasses wholesale. For safety don’t use any sunglasses or other types of materials use eclipse glasses or use filter lenses to capture the moment. I hope it Helps!!!

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