Why The Solar Eclipse Might Be Dangerous. Watch This If You Accidentally Looked!

[@Linda-sq2ti]

I'll be watching on my phone after it is over . I had my eyes done in 2021 , not going to mess them and not be able to see period ! Being partially blind was bad enough . I'm staying safe !

[@stevenparker8076]

Phone won't see it

[@teresacorrigan3076]

I watched it live broadcast on google

[@shaunwalker6651]

Thank you DOCTORS, I'm a retired Home Health Aide. And work with people that was blind. I have basic training from my NURSES and this is in my patients care book. So thanks again.

[@debrahape9706]

I live in the path of totality. I've got my glasses and hoping for a clear day! 💥

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You got this!

[@gosman949]

in Texas looks like we will be cloudy. I will be able to see from my backyard in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. But in Texas, April is the cloudiest and rainiest month of the year!

[@christibranch4279]

Dr. Weening, your smile is so refreshing. Watching your videos on full knee replacement, you always make me feel better. My surgery is April 24th. I'm very scared about having this surgery. Thank you for your videos. From Maryland

[@delby66]

Dr. Weening did my surgery a few years ago and it was very successful. I was scared too, but he reassured me as long as I did the therapy afterwards and persevered, your recovery should be 100%. My left knee is so much better now. It took me about 6 months to fully recover and it was painful, but as long as you take the medication the therapy is bearable. I'm so glad I had it done because I was in cronic pain. I have no pain now. Good luck on your surgery.

[@DH-gk8vh]

I'm very concerned about our TV station telling the public there is a 2 minute window at totality (moon is completely covering the sun) that you can look directly at the sun with no solar glasses on. Please do not do this. Your taking a huge risk. How will you know if and when that exact moment is thst it's safe, and that exact moment when to stop? I have no desire to lose any of my vision for any reason. You can watch it live as it happens on TV or your cell phone or computer. Use your common sense. I met a man who was a resident in the nursing home my mother worked at when I was very young around 7 or 8. He was completely blind because he looked directly at a solar eclipse. I'm almost 66 now, so I'm guessing this happened to him sometime in the early 60's. It really effected me and the way I feel about these events. Please, don't do this. See.....for the rest of your life.

[@michaelraiger623]

I took my kids to the 2017 eclipse. It is perfectly safe to look at the eclipse during totality! It’s pretty obvious when that is because it becomes dark as night. When the light returns don’t look! I had 5 kids with me and we all looked at the sun during totality and had no loss of vision.

[@scottdavidlucas]

.........DO NOT LOOK UP!....view the SOLAR ECLIPSE on your COMPUTER or LOCAL TELEVISION STATION. The Cell Phone would be risky to record to align with the ECLIPSE.

[@awkwardautistic]

You'd miss it if you didn't look!!

[@scottdavidlucas]

@@awkwardautistic ..........saw the effects upon the Earth. Behold...The Heavens and the Earth declare the GLORY, of JESUS CHRIST the Lord, The Son of GOD. MESSIAH JESUS Created everything seen and unseen, by him and for him. Ref: GENESIS Chapters 1 and 2; COLOSSIANS 1:14-17. Amen.

[@DH-gk8vh]

@michaelraiger623 Your right! I found that out during the eclipse too! During totality you can't see anything with your eclipse glasses! I was wrong! What a learning experience. You just need to becareful! Thank you!

[@keithbell9348]

Not going to look at the spectacle directly of course, but I am more interested in observing it's effects on the surrounding environment outside as well as any animal life out in nature and how they respond to it. About 3 decades ago I can remember being outside during a partial eclipse or possibly an annular. The impact it had all around me was subtle but dramatic. And enchanting, if I could use another word. It was shortly after 2pm. Clear sunny calm day. Everything got quiet. The birds stopped chirping. The dogs in the neighborhood stopped barking. The sky took on this beautiful deep blue hue. Everything I saw looked as if it took on a sharper image, as if it came into greater focus. That was during the peak moments of the event. I am looking forward to next Monday to see if I can relive that same experience again.

[@billh.5360]

Great comments. I think it's more important to look at the landscape and general surrounding area and how the eclipse will change the lighting.

[@MrMockingbird1313]

Hey Docs, Thanks. I am traveling down to Jackson Missouri for this event. Totality is predicted to last 4 minutes and 6 seconds, there. I have certified glasses, but will only watch for a few seconds.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Enjoy and be careful

[@toryberch]

Hey Doc's 🙋 I'll be watching from my front yard in S.E Oklahoma will only get 97% totality but I'm looking forward to the way all the animals behave 😀

[@Abitibidoug]

I'm a veteran of 5 total solar eclipses, 2 annular, and many partial eclipses and will share some observations. During that brief period when the eclipse is total it's safe to look without a filter. I've used binoculars for a better view, it's quite awesome. However, when totality ends and you have the diamond ring effect which is also beautiful you may be tempted to keep looking. You MUST fight that temptation! Your eyes are more dark adapted at this time so you're even more vulnerable to eye damage then.. Watch the diamond ring effect later here on KZbin instead or with the sun filter. For a sun filter you can use ISO approved eclipse glasses, I've always used a #14 welder's glass and that's also safe. You can also use a telescope or binoculars to project an image of the partial eclipse on to white paper, but DON'T look into the eyepiece! Last but not least, many years ago I bought some #14 welder's glass for an upcoming eclipse. The guy at the welding shop said that if you buy anything lighter than a #14 glass I'll throw in a free white cane!

[@weldonyoung1013]

That last sentence nailed it. Another way to view a Sun projection on the cheap is to tape a piece of aluminum foil over a hole in cardboard and use a thin sewing pin to press a hole in the foil.

[@Abitibidoug]

@@weldonyoung1013 That works well also and is completely safe.

[@melissabrown6254]

I have the proper glasses but will probably just stream it because I only have good vision in one eye and would be scared to damage that eye. ☀

[@joseenoel8093]

Me too born that way no prob as 3-D movies suck (so say my kids) and I'm in depth enough!

[@OceanSwimmer]

❤️ Smart choice! ❤️ Thank you for posting; only those who have diminished vision FULLY appreciate the value of sight. 👁️ 👁️ Keep speaking up! ❤️🌷

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agree

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes!

[@karen-zb7pu]

It just doesn’t make sense that people would trust their vision to a pair of dollar store cardboard glasses.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We agree. There are standards however.

[@weldonyoung1013]

​@@TalkingWithDocsdoes Dollar Tree sell this product: SMD TEC Voltax 900 lumens Utility Light? It is a portable LED which puts out blue light that can damage retinas at 4 meters or less. This product sells at another dollar store, DOLLARAMA. There it is stored at eye level with enclosed batteries and an OPEN TEST BUTTON on the clear packaging. If tested it would be at under 1/2 meter. STANDARDS, what? Dollarama will only pull the item if it is already under a recall !

[@conniesenesr6915]

Exactly 💯 Thank you! Karen!

[@Johnadams20760]

well they mass produce them and it is very cheap to make ,but wha tyou want to do is NOT buy them off the internet. go to a puboic library, school, and also there is a website with a list of stores that they know sell qualified glasses , brands that they know are sol that have been tested. 2nd. make sure it is sampated with the ISO 1271-2 or whtever the number is they keep saying next. before testing it with the sun. put them on to make sure you can't see anything at all. if you are outdoors, look away fromteh sun towards clouds, you should not be able to see the clouds. if you are indisde, turn the super bright tiny light on your camera phone. if you look at it you will be able to se it but it will be very very dim. those are ways to test and double check before using them for eral

[@tomsd8656]

I tested these glasses. I wore a cap to block the sun light then put the glasses tightly to the eyes then look up. Everything was pitch black except for a light yellow dish which is the sun. So I don't think that will hurt the eyes, especially when I don't keep looking, just a quick glance for about 1 second. That should be enough to see. I don't really have a desire to keep looking at the sun until it becomes a total eclipse. And then just another brief look should be OK. The main thing is experiencing the surrounding during a total eclipse.

[@zhmw]

My family and I are in 98% pathway, my grand-daughter's school has bought solar eclipse glasses for all their students, it's a small school, from grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. And my grand-daughter is 7 years old and in Grade 1. The school is going to bring all the students outside in their playground, so they can all witness the solar eclipse together. And they will be wearing solar eclipse glasses purchased by the student council, but they haven't told the families what 'standard' are the glasses they purchased. I am concerned because it is not easy for a teacher (even with an assistant teacher) to carefully watch a classroom of 25 students, to make sure they are all wearing the glasses properly during the solar eclipse and the children don't peek from the side or over the top of their glasses. I know it's an exciting event to witness at school, but safety must always come first. -- I just spoke to my daughter, my grand-daughter's mom, and after I told her about this video, she plans to keep her daughter at home, during the solar eclipse. Better safe than sorry.

[@Karen-jp1ns]

That's a disaster!!! Who can police if 25 kids are wearing their glasses on???? Keep your kids home and inside!

[@afiaadez8839]

Smart grandparent. 👍 ❤🎉

[@dadonz1570]

My kids’ school declared no classes for tomorrow due to safety issues. I can guarantee my 5 y/o daughter wouldn’t even stand wearing the eclipse glasses for a full minute. I am surprised nobody in your granddaughter’s school thought about safety issues?🤔

[@kimferzoco6755]

My daughter’s school gets out about ten minutes before the eclipse, and the kids are planning to watch from a field behind the school. I’m worried - my daughter may be the youngest kid at the school, and she is five years old. I worry that kids will forget and look or that people will be on the road during the eclipse. The school has half days 2 to 4 days a week, and I wish they had designated today as a half day.

[@Stevo8800]

Schools are closed around here for safety. Hope everything works out for the kids at school.

[@tomdelisle8955]

The irony is on Monday at 3:30 I get my monthly shot in the eye to maintain my vision :) so I won't be seeing the eclipse.

[@vickiepatterson1748]

So glad you're covering this information! Too many people don't know the proper protocols for eclipses or don't think they could go blind.🙄 I have a doctor's appointment on Monday and have to travel to another town. But luckily the appointment is in the morning and I should be safely home before it even starts. The last place I want to be during the eclipse is the highway! I've heard, since I was a kid, about eclipses causing damage to the eyes and/or eventual blindness. I've never had a desire to look directly into the sun, eclipse or not! I hope everyone else takes precautions and there are no problems caused by the eclipse! I think it will be about 84% visible in my part of Texas and I have a nephew who will be in an area with about 98% visibility. Seems like it's going to be easy to see right down the middle of the state. Hope you're going to be in the OR that day (although you do have the correct glasses to view it). Thanks for sharing this information for everyone's safety!👍 I noticed a lot of people are now questioning your heights, something I asked you about some time ago. Even though you're around 6', you have a lot of guests who are close to the same or much shorter. But not many guests significantly taller. I wouldn't say you're just average because we think of you as Super Docs!😘 But it's funny how people are noticing the day you have a rather short guest.😉

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes Vickie that is pretty funny. And we agree the highway might be dangerous in the afternoon. Texas is going to be a popular viewing spot for sure. All the best!

[@erinrenee6825]

Glad to know that Springsteen wrote Blinded By The Light, awesome tune❤

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So good!

[@janicehemen4203]

Such a timely bit of advice! Loved the music history lesson, Dr. Weening! Will be viewing the eclipse in Dallas, Texas! You docs are the best!!!

[@JetteroHeller83]

Blinded by the Light is also a great movie. As for the eclipse I will be watching it . I've already tested out the eclipse glasses by directly looking at the sun yesterday and they work fine. I am ready for tomorrow. Driving out to Belleville tomorrow from Richmond Hill to watch it. I'm thinking Niagara Falls and Burlington will have too much traffic on the 401. So with everybody in Toronto going west, I will be going east.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agree. They say Niagara Falls will see 1 million

[@carriehollyland3596]

Am going to go see the total eclipse. Got glasses for myself, and special goggles for my service dog (though I doubt she will be looking at the sun, but we r going to be outside all day anyways so she still needs to wear them then), as well as got a special filter for my camera (I do photography). Am really excited to see and photograph this total eclipse.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow sounds fun. Be careful!

[@datapro007]

Excellent advice - thank you. I'm no ophthalmologist, but this is exactly what I have been telling folks - don't look directly at the sun glasses or no. I've projected the sun's image onto a piece of white paper through a pinhole. This is a safe way to view the eclipse.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Judy-fi7ce]

Good advice. If the glasses are so dark, as you mentioned, how can you even see the eclipse? Paul, I agree with your advice to not look at the eclipse at all. I read a report that said even the proper eclipse glasses can allow damage to happen to your eyes.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That's just how bright the sun is!

[@tomsd8656]

I tested these glasses. Everything is pitch black except for a light yellow dish that is the sun. So I don't think the eyes can be damaged if all the sunlight goes through these glasses. But if a little bit gets to your eyes without passing through the glasses, that would be uncomfortable and might result in damage, especially if you keep looking for a long time. Chances are the glasses could slip, exposing your eyes. My eyes are very sensitive to sun light, so I had to wear a cap in addition to the glasses. And I put the glasses tightly on my face and slowly looked up just for a second then looked down again.

[@cookiemomma123]

Watched the eclipse. We used strainers to see the shadows and shape changes with our back to the sun. It was really cool. We used registered glasses to view the eclipse briefly. Best part was the totality and the eerie cold that preceded it.

[@annahui9919]

Thanks you for all your Drs. Excellent advise for everyone 😊

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Our pleasure!

[@maryc6173]

Cool video. Thanks. Such good info. We'll have 99% where I live but there is no way I'm looking up. I already have macular deg - wet in right and dry in left. Vision is so very important. It'll be fun just being outside. So good to know all this info. Thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very welcome. Enjoy it!

[@cookiemomma123]

Timely topic. Thanks for the great info

[@JohnDoe-on6ru]

I've been staring at the sun for weeks to desensitize my vision to prepare for the eclipse, it's going great I can barely register light any more

[@MagalyClavier]

Great info guys,appreciate you always.thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for watching!

[@jwarmstrong]

In the old days we smoked clear glass w/ a candle - the daily bird sounds stopped & the street lights came on plus the wind seemed to stop

[@OceanSwimmer]

I remember doing that; it was ineffective and dangerous.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Interesting.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds like it ocean swimmer

[@marklemont3735]

Yes the birds stop chirping.

[@OceanSwimmer]

@@TalkingWithDocs , I don't recall who it was that told me to cost some glass with smoke, but I remember doing that. It would have been in the late 1950s or early 60s. Like all kids do, sneaking a peek at the sun is too painful to make it a habit!

[@changeme2936]

We drove 500 miles to Dayton , Ohio to see the total eclipse and when it was total we took the glasses off, it was the most amazing thing I've ever seen.

[@gosman949]

Nothing was mentioned about taking your glasses off during totality. You watch with your bare eyes until 3rd contact of the so-called diamond ring. Put them back on immediately.

[@mikeroberts9559]

I'm in New York State near Syracuse NY and between Canada and I didn't see the whole eclipse but got some photos of just the edge of it so to overcast. It looked like it was going to rain in the distance and it did get a little cooler from what I saw it lasted around 4-5 minutes before the sky started going back the way it was before it started. I think Doctors are like the best thing to have and I really don't want to say why but trust me on this one, Thank you for your video.

[@jsstar76]

Hi Docs… 692k, we’re getting there! Great topic, it’s needed.☀️😎

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes we are JS. You always notice!

[@GrnArrow092]

I had a pair of those paper glasses for the eclipse today. While it was cool to look at with the glasses, I knew that it wasn't safe to continue to watch it for an extended period of time. To be safe, I limited my viewing with the glasses to a few seconds at a time just to see how much it was progressing. After viewing the eclipse a few times, it began to feel like my eyes were getting tired. I stopped looking at the eclipse after that. As I wasn't in the path of the total eclipse, it did get dark enough outside to make everything appear as if I was wearing sunglasses even though I wasn't wearing anything over my eyes. Overall, the eclipse was a really cool experience. It's said that the next solar eclipse over the US will happen on August 23, 2044.

[@teresacorrigan3076]

My mom in 1995 suffered sudden macular degeneration blindness. From uv over a lifetime we understood. As a result there was no way I or our son or husband was going to play with the sun. Glasses or not. We are always wearing sunglasses 😎 and take eye vitamins too Thank you for this video. And advice 🇨🇦🍁

[@Freeridin07]

I'm not looking directly at the sun under any circumstances. Coolest part of the eclipse would be everything getting dark anyways

[@TalkingWithDocs]

For sure

[@awkwardautistic]

We are in the path of totality... and I watched it. Hopefully I'm not blinded now.

[@FishingSGsWild]

will be sleeping through it on the other side of this planet.. so no harm at all

[@cheyenne_spring]

live stream is the way to go! :)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It really is!

[@DaveDeCoursey]

I love watching the sun with my telescope with a solar filter! I think it is one of the most beautiful site you can see with a small scope. (I have a 60mm scope.)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Amazing

[@weldonyoung1013]

Your solar glasses need more information than just the ISO 12312-2 standard stated on them. They need to state how to use them. The name and/or location on the manufacturer (who are you going to get compensation from in case of damage - think about that bridge in Baltimore). Are you going to trust that manufacturer?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Again best advice is just don't look. If you got damage and tried to sue anyone it would be impossible to prove that you used them correctly. It likely would be unsuccessful

[@weldonyoung1013]

@@TalkingWithDocs it could be done, but it would take a class action suit. And then it would not yield successful results as the disreputable manufacturer would just go out of business. Business ah !

[@rexwave4624]

I read that Bruce gave MM the songs Blinded By The Light and Spirits In The Night because he was unable to record them at the time due to legal battles. Same with giving Because The Night to Patti Smith.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very cool tidbit of knowledge

[@barbarak8158]

Natali Merchant does a good job, as well! 10,000 Maniacs and I love Bruces guitar intro kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3bZoWODp69sos0si=48EmqoSRK-ynBC7I

[@mbh4097]

We were at the 2017 eclipse. It was great. We were in the area of totality. We had those solar glasses and they worked great. No issues. By the way Dr. Weening, congrats on your knowledge of music. Those were good times back then...the music and life.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing your story. We love music history. So many great stories and collaborations by superstars

[@cathylaycock5598]

Driving with those protective glasses...Mr. Magoo

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yup

[@douglaskrug4806]

Found the video a little confusing. You recommend using the solar glasses meeting the Transmission Requirements of ISO 12312-2 but encourage us not to use the special glasses anyway. Hmmmm!

[@EmilyTienne]

They’re giving contradictory information. Then they say just watch it on NASA’s website, but NASA states viewing the eclipse with your bare eyes is completely safe during that few minutes when the sun is completely blocked. But what does NASA know? 😂

[@jacquelynpalmer9726]

I have prior vision loss from proton beam radiation for chorodial melanoma near my fovial pit. I used proper solar eclipse glasses to briefly look at the eclipse; however, I now have blurry vision, and it feels very dry and "sandy" in my affected eye. Could the prior treatment to my eye have made it more susceptible to damage?

[@CookingCanningAndBaking]

Great info. I'm in St. Louis and will have a 98.7% totality during the eclipse, which is good enough for me. I've seen other total eclipses in my area and feel fortunate to have witnessed the phenomena before. I heard about an app called Totality (by Big Kid Science) on the news yesterday morning. I downloaded it and like the info it provides, such as the percentage of totality for my location, the nearest location for 100% totality, etc. Just in case anyone is looking for "an app for that". Great knowledge of music too, docs. Blinded by the Light is an awesome tune! I was today years old when I learned Bruce Springsteen wrote it. My life is complete now. ;-)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad we could be a part of it!

[@erica_1228]

They are really scaring me

[@atseabreeze]

Please make more videos about eyes. I'm interested in knowing more about vision related issues for example the staphyloma.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

We have videos about dry eyes and floaters coming

[@vanessab2392]

It was so scary. I was determined not to go out that day. I went outside to throw thr trash away, but hours before the solar eclipse even happened.

[@teresacorrigan3076]

I spent the totality near mount Brydges Ont Canada keeping my horse in her stall. In case she hurt her eyes or got scared and ran. When it was dark she whinnied loudly and was agitated 🐴🇨🇦

[@matty946]

BTW, Springsteen's version of the song is awesome too. Add it to your Spotify Playlist ASAP.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agree!

[@vsanivar]

Thanks for educating. If using a phone camera to record or take a photo, using the same solar filter on the camera lens.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes

[@Melanie-ix4nq]

Good Information!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@dboutier5636]

Fun way to enjoy the eclipse without looking at the sun. Put a white or light colored sheet or towel or piece of posterboard under a tree on the ground. As it gets closer to a total eclipse thousands of partial eclipses will be reflected through the leaves onto your light surface. Kids really get a kick out of this, so do adults. I am so lucky. This is my third eclipse. I saw the one in St. Louis. And this year this is the second one in Texas. The one in October was only like 85%. I think stay safe everyone

[@OceanSwimmer]

I've done what you describe & it's very effective and works beautifully. 🌱🌞🌱

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Wow that's awesome. Thanks for sharing

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Super cool!

[@lindaward5376]

You can also produce the same effect with a colander, a slotted spoon, or your fingers crisscrosssed in a lattice shape.

[@user9b2]

Use a white bedsheet??

[@DeniseThomson-d1p]

How long before and after eclipse is it safe still .

[@Starclimber]

Manfred Mann had been covering Dylan songs for years, so when they began covering Springsteen, some wag wrote that they'd confirmed the notion that Springsteen was the new Dylan.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Very cool piece of trivia. Thanks!

[@gregorykacsandy5005]

Good job ! 🙏👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thank you 🙌

[@gregorykacsandy5005]

@@TalkingWithDocs you're welcome!

[@WriterBren]

I looked a few years ago. Now I have solar retinopathy. I have a black spot in the middle of my vision.

[@johns8596]

How long did you look at it?

[@WriterBren]

@@johns8596 I honestly can't remember. I know I didn't have any sunglasses and watched it for a while.

[@johns8596]

@@WriterBren im sorry that happened to you.

[@ToddM452]

My Ophthalmologist has the viewing glasses at his office as a promotional give away with a participating hospital Urgent care but they have no ISO # on them??

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hmmm interesting

[@weldonyoung1013]

@Talking With Doctors, what's going on - no charge to talk with Doctors. That just doesn't happen from the United States (matter of fact it usually just causes problem in looking for information by being an advest). Question on post damaging exposure. I have seen some info that indicates anti-inflammatories might be helpful in non severe exposure. What are your thoughts?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

There is no evidence that this can help but there are no trials either so intuitively it may be beneficial. Best treatment is prevention.

[@elcochipit]

thanks docs!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome!

[@jacob915able]

Thank you guys.

[@CarlaCarterPhenomenal2]

It's a no for me. I love my eyes great topic.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Fair enough!

[@karenweidauer6861]

Good information. Thank u

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome

[@michaelbelyea5244]

How does delayed and progressive solar retinopathy work? I’ve had eye pain in back of eye for 4 months. My OCT showed good retina. Not optimistic

[@tinalynch9283]

😮umm I notice I never heard or seen any comment where someone said something happento they eyes😮so I don't know what to believe 😢

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It's dangerous. Fact

[@thesweeples3266]

“I looked at the trap Ray!”

[@TalkingWithDocs]

🤣

[@laurenl5843]

Thank you doctors! 👍😊🇨🇦

[@windowpain1]

A number of reputable sources, including NASA, say you can take off the glasses during the few minutes of totality (as long as you are in the path). Does the Dr. have a view about that?

[@OceanSwimmer]

I would listen to the Ophthalmologist and do what is safe. Why gamble with your vision?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes, this is proven to be safe. As soon as any of the sun rays are peeking out from behind the moon, you can no longer look. This is hard to judge.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes, the bottom line, is the safest way to not damage. Your eyes is to not try and exactly time looking at the eclipse. Watch it live stream on the NASA website

[@LeeHawkinsPhoto]

@@TalkingWithDocsthis is the 21st Century, there is no need to judge when totality begins if you 1.) go to an event with experts who are timing the eclipse for the location or 2.) you get an eclipse app properly calibrated to GPS that tells you when the sun is safely in totality and warns you when totality is about to end. We used an app and had no problems.

[@edp8218]

That’s for the info 👍

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Welcome!

[@brianpinto785]

"Total eclipse of the heart" , Bonnie Tyler, guys very funny quip, but in all very good information from the Docs.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks Brian!

[@AmericanConstellation]

Use a welding shield.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sorry, welding shield is not strong enough unless it goes to shade 12 or higher according to NASA

[@AmericanConstellation]

@@TalkingWithDocs It's no wonder I'm blind. Then plan B. Don't look at it. It's only gonna last for 4 minutes. Grab a beer and enjoy the darkness.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So shade 12 or higher apparently ok for welding shields according to NASA

[@sabamtube1095]

I accidentally looked for a second, but no symptoms occured yet, what should i do

[@johns8596]

Yeah me too. I swore I wasnt gonna even go out but I decided to just see the slight darkness it was causing. The sky was cloud filled. Was looking at them. But the clouds moved in one area and there was the sun. Im an idiot. Now concerned. It was only like 3 seconds. No symptoms right now. But...

[@teresacorrigan3076]

I think you are ok. It’s like looking normally at the sun. A second.

[@dragonwithagirltattoo598]

My husband has welders glass. Is that adequate protection? Thanks.

[@lynnettecook6973]

I wonder if a welding helmet would work? I have the glasses from 2017s total eclipse. Btw, you all looked so cute wearing the glasses!!!! 🙂

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So welding helmet will definitely not work unless shade 12 or higher which many aren't. Not dark enough. Thanks for the kind words.

[@Leafsfanforever]

This is my first eclipse and I can’t wait. Would I need to put on the glasses right when it all begins? Or when the moon bites the sun. Whatever that means

[@EmilyTienne]

You heard the docs…just stay home and watch it on TV.

[@TableCap]

what if you look at it for a secound. i have no glasses. and all the stores are out of glasses

[@tmilowski]

Are the “floats” in your eyes result of the sun exposure.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nope. Age. We have a video coming about this next week!

[@ClareHarrison-qi3bw]

How were y'all's eyeballs this morning? We only have rain currently so looking forward to the Trench Foot expert.

[@daniellest-aubin7545]

From what I read the only time it is safe to look up with the naked eye during the hours it takes for the eclipse to take place is when the moon completely covers the sun. is this correct?

[@nicolemarie011]

Yes. If you are in the line of totality - 100% then yes, once it entirely covers the sun you can look, BUT there is a small window when it will be covered and start to move away. Even a sliver of light could do damage. I would suggest checking your area info to see if you are in the path of totality and then what time this will occur. Take a quick peek and be done. I am in an area with totality but will only be looking very quickly and then I am done. The area I am in will have 2 minutes - 49 seconds of totality. I will not continue to stare in case I miss the time it starts to move.

[@awkwardautistic]

Oh shit... now I'm afraid I'm going to be blind in a few days. I looked at it.

[@Rdmptionx]

same I accidently looked at it and idk what to do now im scared

[@johns8596]

How long did you look at it? Im not sure it matters as far as what eye doctors say.

[@johns8596]

How long did you look at it? Im not sure it matters? But just wondering?

[@Rdmptionx]

@@johns8596 few seconds

[@Democratsuck2005]

@@johns8596it’s been 3 days and I haven’t had any eye damage yet. I looked at the eclipse with my eyes for a minute nothing happened.

[@CoolDaysEnd]

That's one cool Doc!

[@acbc3543]

I chose not to watch the eclipse because I have cataracts and I’m 54 . I was diagnosed when I was 47. I saw it on tv and I was quite fine .

[@dorianmorton67]

Great information! Would this be similar damage as macular degeneration? 🇨🇦❤️

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Not really, but both can lead to blindness

[@DeniseThomson-d1p]

This also applies for our pets correct ?

[@karentarolli3969]

Darn I thought I was safe with the glasses I bought on Amazon. Guess I’ll have to check the number!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Make sure they are the real deal. Some venders are legit

[@Karen-jp1ns]

Do you trust China to manufacture a product designed to protect Americans' eyes?

[@cindybucholtz9642]

I am watching via live stream..my eyes are. Very u.ports t to me

[@Johnadams20760]

i am curious. as you mentioned , obviously many times we are in our cars or trun a corner and the sun gets in our eyes directly and we look away probably less htan 1/2 a second and i assume that doens't do anythig and your eyes can heal pretty uquick. i heard basically no more then a few seconds . but i play a lot of outdoor volleyball every weekend and sometiems when the sun is out and the bal lgoes a certain angle and you are tracking it on a play and running it down, i have had a few tiems here and there where the sun might stay in my eys for 5-6 steps running at full speed, so i mean i don't think it is more than 2-3 full seconds probably a little less but ia m not trying to directly look , just sometimes doe sthat but then 99 percen to fthe time i don't get a bal like that. i mean does that do much? or a i ok? i havne't notice any real problems honestly other than what i would expect for a typical guy about to turn 50 i still don't wear glases. i do seem to get more and more floaters ove rteim, but i think that is normal and when i went to my ophtomotrist last year for a full exam they didn't tell me they saw anything , , they said my eyes were healthy i did once have a guy for some strange reason shine one of those tiny laser pointers from mabe 4-5 feet away. or mabye 8-10 not sure. in y right eye, although it probably only lasted less than half a second. bu tthat was over 10 or more years ago.

[@semiproactive9625]

😂 I've been welding for 50 years and used my welding hood on many of these. If yours is adjustable, crank the shade up to shade 13. You can always close your eyes.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

According to NASA has to be shade 12 or higher.

[@patriciaparsons9680]

I don't understand how , why you can look at the sun through your sunglasses but not the solar eclipse? Depending on the sunglasses, your eyes don't burn when looking through sunglasses. Also, you can look at your phone screen of your phone to look at the sun. It all comes down to staring, not glancing.

[@freeagent2772]

My mom always said if I played with myself I’d go blind. If I wear the eclipse glasses while playing with myself, will that prevent me from going blind?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

🤣

[@Imran-Lalani]

What about looking at the sun when there is no eclipse?

[@gnosis7662]

This is not entirely accurate. You CAN look directly at the eclipse but only during totality which lasts for a few minutes. However, this only applies to certain eclipses when the moon is close enough to the earth to block the entire sun. You also need to be sure you are located at the path of totality and not a partial eclipse. Please also make sure you only take your glasses off when told by a professional as part of a viewing event. Never assume it’s safe on your own.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks for sharing. Yes we know this. Most people cannot be trusted to do this and it's not worth your vision.

[@muohiodpowell1974]

Can you use electric arc welding lens?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nope. Not rated for eclipses unless shade 12 or higher which many aren't.

[@kathypresa8009]

What happens if the eclipse isn’t that bad/strong but you still accidentally look at the sun?

[@puregold1725]

Go Bruce!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

The boss rocks for sure

[@puregold1725]

Most definitely!

[@Joy21090]

Good info. Are you two Docs extra tall?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

You are the second person that have asked that. We are both around 6 feet tall.

[@MaMa-qh4dy]

PLEASE just live stream it. Definitely NOT worth the risk of eye injury, even if using special glasses.

[@AltonRowell-gb1lb]

I watched it with a magnifying glass in front of my eyes. Boy did it hurt like hell.

[@GdF420]

You had the best view though😊

[@tomeetomee4913]

Can you do a video on the spirometer or other lung training devices?

[@abelyerikaguerra1540]

What happens if you look accidentally not even a second, and it was cloudy, you can barely see it with the clouds?????

[@pbs4535]

I’m going to watch the eclipse another way those solar glasses might not protect your eyes.

[@Poppieparty]

That little guy… he just looks up to talk to you guys. So tiny. 😁

[@akilisong1107]

Haha😂