Local eye doctor offers safety tips for viewing eclipse
(WorldNews Health)

On Monday a total eclipse of the sun will be visible across the entire continental United States for the first time in almost 40 years. Proper eye protection is necessary to prevent irreversible damage when enjoying the eclipse and regular sunglasses do not offer protection, said Dr. Craig Eckroth of Eye Care Specialties. Looking directly at the sun damages the macular - the structure responsible for clear central vision. `Sun damage causes blurry vision that is not usually reversible,` said Eckroth. The only way to safely view the sun is by using ISO 12312-2 compliant...