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Eclipse memories can last a lifetime, so can eye damage: Waco optometrist offers safety tips

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Solar retinopathy can cause permanent damage to the retina, the inner lining of the back part of the eye. Viewing the solar ring during totality is safe without eye protection, but failing to wear protection during the few seconds before and after totality can be dangerous. Dr. Long Do recommends people view the eclipse through solar viewers that comply with the ISO 12312-2 standard.

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Waco Tribune-Herald

Eclipse memories can last a lifetime, so can eye damage: Waco optometrist offers safety tips

Watching the total solar eclipse on April 8 will be a once-in-a-lifetime viewing experience, but ignoring eye safety during the event could make it the last thing you ever see.

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