Eclipse

Are your eclipse glasses safe?

Kelly MacMillan April 8, 2024 7:22 am Last Updated on April 8, 2024 7:22 am

Amazon has issued a recall for some eclipse glasses that have not been approved by the American Astronomical Society. You would have received the recall notice if you purchased ones that fall under the recall.

How can test your eclipse glasses to make sure they are safe?

Put them on inside. You should not be able to see anything through the lenses.

Any company selling a sub par product can print anything on their glasses, so don’t assume if it says “NASA approved” that they are fine.

In fact, NASA says they haven’t endorsed any brand of eclipse glasses.

Viewing the eclipse without proper eyewear could result in permanent eye damage. The effects wouldn’t be noticeable right away but vision loss the following day could occur.

Kelly MacMillan

Kelly MacMillan lives in Port Hawkesbury with her husband and son. She has been part of the team at 101.5 The Hawk for more than 25 years, sharing stories from around the region. You can join her weekdays from 10am until 2pm.
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