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Eye Damage From the Eclipse: "You Don't Notice that It Happens"
Experts say certified solar viewing glasses that block 99% of light are needed, as eclipse viewing can cause painless, permanent central vision loss.
- A partial solar eclipse will darken skies across Ireland and Europe today, prompting health officials to warn that staring directly at the sun can cause permanent, irreversible eye damage.
- Consultant Ophthalmologist Mark Cahill warned that solar retinopathy is painless yet irreversible, with damage building over days as heat harms the retinal pigment beneath the macula.
- The HSE advises using certified solar glasses marked with ISO number 12312-2, which block 99% of light and filter UV and infrared rays; experts cautioned against telescopes, binoculars, and X-ray film.
- Gerry Fahy, president of the Irish College, emphasized that children are particularly vulnerable because their clear natural lenses allow more ultraviolet rays to reach the retina, requiring strict parental supervision.
- Beyond eclipse safety, the College recommends full eye checks every couple of years for those over 50, while maintaining a healthy diet and managing screen time remain vital for long-term vision health.
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The sun can damage your eyes, regardless of whether there is an eclipse or not, warns the chairman of the eye association.
·Borås, Sweden
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