Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCertified solar eclipse glasses have largely sold out ahead of Wednesday’s event, with remaining options requiring hefty delivery fees for the product to arrive on time. It comes as health experts have issued guidance on how to view the eclipse safely. According to Mohamed Elalfy, a consultant ophthalmologist and president of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, casting your vision “directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse can cause damage to the retina, potentially damaging the cells responsible for sharp central vision”.Meanwhile, members of the public have been warned against using ordinary sunglasses or eclipse glasses that do not carry the safety standards. Kyla Black, Boots Opticians director of optical practice, said: “It’s a common myth that wearing multiple pairs of sunglasses can protect you from any harmful UV light – this is untrue and should be avoided at all costs as only purpose-built eclipse glasses can allow you to watch an eclipse.”To check if your solar eclipse glasses are genuine, simply look for the safety certifications ‘ISO 12312-2' or ‘ISO 12312-2:2015’ somewhere on the product. In fullSolar eclipse glasses sell out as warning issued over dangerous alternativesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Can I still buy solar eclipse glasses – and how can I check that they are genuine?
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCertified solar eclipse glasses have largely sold out ahead of Wednesday’s event, with remaining options requiring hefty delivery fees for the product to arrive on time. It comes as health experts have issued guidance on how to view the eclipse safely. According to Mohamed Elalfy, a consultant ophthalmologist and president of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists, casting your vision “directly at the Sun during a solar eclipse can cause damage to the retina, potentially damaging the cells responsible for sharp central vision”.Meanwhile, members of the public have been warned against using ordinary sunglasses or eclipse glasses that do not carry the safety standards. Kyla Black, Boots Opticians director of optical practice, said: “It’s a common myth that wearing multiple pairs of sunglasses can protect you from any harmful UV light – this is untrue and should be avoided at all costs as only purpose-built eclipse glasses can allow you to watch an eclipse.”To check if your solar eclipse glasses are genuine, simply look for the safety certifications ‘ISO 12312-2' or ‘ISO 12312-2:2015’ somewhere on the product. In fullSolar eclipse glasses sell out as warning issued over dangerous alternativesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
