How to protect your eyes from burns during a solar eclipse

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In two weeks, there will be what NASA calls one of nature's "most spectacular events" - a total solar eclipse. Although those in the Miami area will see a 72% eclipse, viewing a partial eclipse can be dangerous to the naked eye, reports Miami Herald.

Dr. Harry Flynn, 39-year-old ophthalmologist from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, said that the sun's rays can cause damage to the eye when it focuses on the sun. A retinal burn often leads to permanent and irreversible loss of vision.

“There is a lot of emphasis on eye protection now due to the fact that uninformed people, or perhaps even children, can become so fascinated by an event and stare at the sun for a period of time without realizing the risk and potential danger to their vision,” Flynn said. .

Security Tips:

• Use special sunglasses, a camera obscura or projection telescope that shows the image.
• Do not use homemade filters or ordinary sunglasses.
• Do not look at the eclipse through the camera, telescope or binoculars.

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See your doctor if you:

• We noticed a sudden deterioration of vision.
• Figures and images are distorted.
• Feel that the items are smaller than in real life.
• You see blind spots or "floats."

To prevent retinal damage:

• Quit smoking.
• Wear polaroid sunglasses with UF.
• Drink vitamins C and E, as well as supplements of zinc, copper, lutein and zeaxanthin.
• Eat foods such as spinach, egg yolk and red pepper.

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