The upcoming solar eclipse on April 8, 2024 is a historic moment for many people
across the United States. UC San Diego Shiley Eye Institute and Viterbi Family
Department of Ophthalmology doctors are ready with timely advice on safely observing
the event.
On Wednesday, April 3, 2024, SEI Professor Dr. Natalie A. Afshari discussed “What
You Need to Know to Protect Your Eyes During the Solar Eclipse” with CBS Channel 8
San Diego to offer tips on carefully viewing the eclipse. She also spoke about what can
happen to your eyes if you fully watch the event with the naked eye. Click here to view
her tips:
• SEI Optometrist Dr. Esmerelda McClean spoke to Live on Fox 5 San Diego @
5pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 about “Protecting Eyes During the Eclipse”
• SEI Professor Dr. David B. Granet spoke to KUSI San Diego on Thursday, April
4, 2024 on “Safe Eclipse Viewing”. He will again be interviewed by KUSI on
Sunday, April 7 @ 6:30am!
Looking at the sun without a solar filter, whether through a camera or naked eye, can
severely damage your eyes and cause vision loss.
Make sure to protect your eyes when viewing the eclipse. Here are 3 safe ways from
the American Academy of Ophthalmology to watch it:
1. Wear eclipse safety glasses with a certified solar filter marked as ISO 12312-2
2. Make a pinhole viewer to watch the eclipse indirectly
3. View a live stream of the eclipse on NASA
Keep an eye out for the broadcasts! AND Be careful when viewing the eclipse!
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