Don't risk it. No need. We're talking about eclipse glasses. It's not necessary to use the cardboard and other materials people use in order to see a solar eclipse. Buy a pair of eclipse glasses so you can see future solar eclipses comfortably and safely.
You can safely observe a solar eclipse through the lenses of welding glasses. The welding glasses with solar eclipse protection have frames that are shade rated (14). The lenses are dark. Originally they were made to shield the welders eyes from bright flashes during welding. These glasses shield your eyes from UV radiation that is a result of the welding process.
These lenses can be used to make solar eclipse sunglasses. Why? The UV protection and total blocking of light makes them ideal for eclipse glasses.
Must I use special lenses to view a solar eclipse at a distance from the sun?
It may appear that your regular sunglasses are dark enough to see a solar eclipse. The lenses of your glasses are not dark. Staring directly at the solar eclipse can result in permanent or long-term damage to your eyes. Blindness may result. Looking through binoculars,or using a telescope with insufficient shade can cause the same damage. It is best to always be cautious. The damage caused by an eclipse can vary based on its 'totality'.
VS Eyewear has two options that you can use today for long-term usage. You may be putting on an old welder's helmet that is not as safe, because you do not know its shade rating.
Why you should wear solar eclipse glasses
Nobody wants to miss an eclipse. Solar eclipses are rare, exciting, and once in a lifetime events. The natural phenomenon is a wonderful and unique experience for those who witness it. Wear eye protection to observe this phenomenon.
Protecting your eyes against UV, infrared and intense visible light is a good way to ensure that you are safe during a solar eclipse. Direct contact with your eyes can result in serious damage and even blindness.
Our Solar Eclipse Glasses
VS Eyewear offers solar eclipse glasses that will ensure your safety as you take in this amazing event. Solar Eclipse Safety Glasses come in different sizes and shapes, so you can pick the one that best suits your needs.
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