Eclipse Glasses Safety

Eclipse Glasses Safety Info

Safety Standards for Eclipse Glasses

Eclipse glasses are necessary for viewing a partial or total solar eclipse. These glasses are different than regular sunglasses or tinted glasses. Genuine eclipse glasses must meet the ISO 12312-2 international safety standard, which determines the specific criteria for safe eclipse viewing.

Eclipse glasses should have a special solar filter to block the sun's harmful UV and infrared rays, allowing only a limited amount of visible light to reach the eyes. ISO 12312-2 standard lays the eclipse glasses guidelines that provide sufficient protection from harmful sun exposure while viewing the eclipse.

How to Verify the Authenticity of Eclipse Glasses

Several counterfeit eclipse glasses are available, but they don’t provide enough protection for your eyes as genuine eclipse glasses. It’s crucial to purchase eclipse glasses only through reputable vendors you trust. Search for the manufacturer’s details on the glasses and verify their credibility online.

Look for the ISO certification label on the glasses to confirm that the glasses are safe for solar viewing. Check the glasses for any scratches, defects or signs of damage. Eclipse glasses verification is crucial to protect your eyes from significant damage.

Which Features Ensure the Safety of Eclipse Glasses?

Check for the following features during eclipse glasses inspection:

ISO certification and other eclipse glasses markings
Authentic solar filters
Proper fit and full coverage
Reputable manufacturer and vendor
Free of any defects, punctures and scratches
No distortion and proper transmission of limited light

Buy eclipse glasses only from reputable vendors and check for authentic ISO certification and markings to ensure complete protection for your eyes for solar viewing.

SAFETY PRINTING ON THE GLASSES (what to look for on the back of your eclipse glasses)

Eclipse Glasses have special instructions for safe viewing of the eclipse printed directly inside the frame of the glasses (see below). These instructions remind users that you must use approved eye-wear during all partial phases of the eclipse in order to protect your eyes.