Monthly Archives: August 2017

Solar Eclipse & Your Eyes
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Solar Eclipse & Your Eyes

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Solar Eclipse & Your Eyes

On August 21, 2017, we will have the rare opportunity to experience a total solar eclipse. The last time a total solar eclipse was visible across the entire contiguous United States was during the June 8, 1918 eclipse and the next one will not be until April 2024 for the United States. Before you look [...]

Cheryl Bauman2017-08-16T12:17:01-05:00Eye Safety, Tips|

Can Looking Directly into the Sun Hurt My Eyes?
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Can Looking Directly into the Sun Hurt My Eyes?

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Can Looking Directly into the Sun Hurt My Eyes?

CAN LOOKING DIRECTLY INTO THE SUN HURT MY EYES? Solar retinopathy, or short-term damage to the eyes, occurs when too much ultra-violet light has penetrated the retina when a person has stared at the sun for several minutes. Although it is difficult to quantify the length of time it takes for damage to [...]

Alicia Alcina2017-08-04T16:50:49-05:00cataracts, Eye Safety, Uncategorized|