As many people anticipate the awesome solar eclipse on Monday, Aug.
21, it's important to consider what we're looking up at, and how
we should be looking at it. This isn't the same as looking up at the
sky on any given day. Obviously, you're going to need to take some
precautions before sky gazing. Within all of the hype, many people are
probably wondering what happens if you look at a solar eclipse. It can be incredibly dangerous watching an eclipse without proper eye protection.
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Take
into consideration the saying, “What is done in the dark
will eventually come to light.” Mismanaging the way you view this “dark”
event can seriously affect you later on. It's important to know that
the naked eye is not used to viewing that much ultraviolet light at
once. This is why you need proper eye protection that will block most of
that light from hitting your retina directly. While the most extreme
consequence is going blind, there are other dangers of watching a solar eclipse without that aid.
In about 100 seconds, permanent injury to your retina can occur, and
you could experience blurred vision or a blind spot as symptoms of too
much exposure. So, in other words, it really isn't worth taking the risk
of looking up at this solar event without protection. NASA says not
even your super dark sunglasses alone will suffice or keep your eyes
safe from harm. If you regularly wear eye glasses it is also recommended
that you keep them on underneath your pair of eclipse glasses.
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Do
not let the potential dangers of the solar eclipse discourage you from
witnessing the action. Like all great things, there are pros and cons.
And even if you don't like rules, listen to the experts when it comes
protecting yourself during this celestial event. As long as you take the correct precautions for the solar eclipse, there's no reason why you can't enjoy all that it has to offer.
