"Staying Safe: Protecting Your Eyes During the 2024 Solar Eclipse"

Looking directly at the sun during the upcoming 2024 solar eclipse can cause permanent damage to the retina, leading to a condition called solar retinopathy, which has no known treatment. Symptoms include a missing spot or wavy lines in vision, and damage can occur within seconds. To protect your eyes, use special ISO 12312-2 certified eclipse glasses or filters, and avoid using sunglasses, welding goggles, or homemade filters. Even during totality, it's unsafe to look at the sun without proper eye protection, and anyone suspecting eye damage should seek a fully dilated eye exam from an eye doctor.