Before gazing up at this weekend's 'ring of fire' solar eclipse, experts urge proper eye protection.
Americans from Oregon to Texas will have the chance to see a rare celestial show this weekend as the 'ring of fire' solar eclipse is set to dazzle across sky — but before gazing up, experts say don't look directly at it without proper protection.'UV rays from the sun are very strong. It can cause damage to the retina, which is a very sensitive area of the eyes responsible for visual acuity or the sharpest point of your vision,' Dr.
'You'd think that the darkest pair of sunglasses can shield off most of these rays, even the ones that are marked 100% percent UV protective sunglasses are not safe for looking at the sun,' Nguyen said.Instead, there are special solar viewers or filters needed to protect your eyes while looking at a solar eclipse. Look for glasses that are certified ISO 12312-2 and verify the glasses are not expired or damaged.
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