Health & Fitness
Why Is Looking At A Solar Eclipse Dangerous Without Special Glasses? Eye Doctors Explain.
"The solar eclipse will be beautiful, but viewers need to experience it in the right way," said ophthalmologist Dr. Jason P. Brinton.
April 8, 2024
The solar eclipse will be visible for millions of Americans on April 8, 2024, making many excited to see it — but how you watch it matters, since it can be dangerous for your eyes.
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A solar eclipse occurs when the moon passes between the sun and Earth, blocking the sun's light. When the moon blocks some of the sun, it's a partial solar eclipse, but when moon lines up with the sun, blocking all of its light, a total solar eclipse occurs, NASA explains. Either way, you need eye protection when viewing.
"The solar eclipse will be beautiful, so I hope that everyone experiences it — but they need to experience it in the right way," said Dr. Jason P. Brinton, an ophthalmologist and medical director at Brinton Vision in St. Louis.
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