Wellness

[ValuSkr]

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@debic wrote:

We're using welding goggles with an extra dark plate.

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Make sure the filter's shade number is 12 or higher.  It isn't safe if it's lower:  See the last paragraph:

https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/iso-certification

[LindaSal]

@SeaMaidenThank you for this post, the more information out there, the better.

[SilleeMee]

It is 100% safe to watch it on TV.  I don't understand why anyone would want to view it any other way.  I guess it would be like going to the Super Bowl, but more hazardous, vs watching it on TV. Thanks for posting @SeaMaiden.

[Bri36]

Thank you for posting this.

I will not take a chance and have my eyes damaged...

[QueenDanceALot]

T.V. for me.  I will not take any chance on damaging my eyesight.  Just doesn't make any sense to me to do so.

And honestly, if I miss it on T.V. I really won't care.

[SilleeMee]

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@QueenDanceALot wrote:

T.V. for me.  I will not take any chance on damaging my eyesight.  Just doesn't make any sense to me to do so.

And honestly, if I miss it on T.V. I really won't care.

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There will be re-runs, no doubt about it.

[september]

From the main page of the American Optometry Asssociation website (aoa.org):

Here are four ways to safely view a solar eclipse:  

1. Use approved solar eclipse viewers. The only safe way to view a partially eclipsed sun is through special-purpose solar filters, such as "eclipse glasses" or viewers that meet international standard ISO 12312-2 for safe viewing. Sunglasses, smoked glass, unfiltered telescopes or magnifiers, and polarizing filters are unsafe. If you can't find eclipse viewers, build a pinhole projector to watch the eclipse.
   
   
2. Technique of the pros. Before looking at the sun, cover your eyes with the eclipse viewers while standing still. Glance at the sun, turn away and then remove your filter. Do not remove the filter while looking at the sun.
   
   
3. Totality awesome. Only within the path of totality-and once the moon completely blocks the sun-can eclipse viewers safely be removed to view totality. Once the sun begins reappearing, however, viewers must be replaced. 
   
   
4. Visit your doctor of optometry. If you should experience discomfort or vision problems following the eclipse, visit your local doctor of optometry for a comprehensive eye examination.  

[sunshine45]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

It is 100% safe to watch it on TV.  I don't understand why anyone would want to view it any other way.  I guess it would be like going to the Super Bowl, but more hazardous, vs watching it on TV. Thanks for posting @SeaMaiden.

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wasnt even tempted to use any type of glasses, approved or not.

i will be watching it on TV and watching the partial darkness unfold here in our area, where we are expected to have 80% totality.

[september]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

It is 100% safe to watch it on TV.  I don't understand why anyone would want to view it any other way.  I guess it would be like going to the Super Bowl, but more hazardous, vs watching it on TV. Thanks for posting @SeaMaiden.

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I would much rather go to the Super Bowl in person, than watch it on tv.  Same with the eclipse or just about anything. 

I'd have to say that most of the things I find challenging, interesting, or fulfilling, are not 100% safe.  I'll take my chances and enjoy my life without being overly fearful.

[gidgetgh]

@SeaMaiden- thanks for posting this. 

This was the Facebook post I was referring to in the thread I started in Community Chat regarding the eclipse. While my husband and I have "approved glasses", I'm pretty certain we're going to stay inside and watch it on tv and a lot of that decision came from reading that Facebook post.