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Total solar eclipses, while stunning, can damage your eyes if viewed without the right protection

  • Written by Geoffrey Bradford, Professor of Pediatrics and Ophthalmology, West Virginia University
imageSolar eclipses don't come around often, but make sure to view these rare events with eclipse glasses to protect your vision. AP Photo/Charlie Riedel

On April 8, 2024, and for the second time in the past decade, people in the U.S. will have an opportunity to view a total solar eclipse. But to do so safely, you’ll need to wear proper protection,...

Read more: Total solar eclipses, while stunning, can damage your eyes if viewed without the right protection

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