How to Use Eclipse Glasses Safely?
How to Use Eclipse Glasses Safely?
Watching a solar eclipse is an unforgettable experience, but it must be done safely. Incorrect use of eclipse glasses can cause severe eye damage, even after brief exposure.
If you’ll be watching with children, we recommend practicing these steps indoors beforehand. Children must always be supervised by an adult during the eclipse
🔍 Step 1:
Use Only Certified Eclipse Glasses
✅ Before anything else, make sure your glasses are:
- Certified to ISO 12312-2 standard for safe solar viewing.
- Purchased from a trusted source like Spectrum.
🔎 Inspect the glasses carefully and discard any with scratches, holes, warping, bubbles, or loose film.
⚠️ Never use damaged glasses under any circumstances.
👦 Step 2:
Practice with Children 👦 (If Applicable)
Eclipses are exciting for kids—but safety comes first!
👨👩👧👦 If you’re watching with children:
- Practice the steps indoors beforehand.
- Make sure they understand the process.
- Supervise them at all times.
👁️ Step 3:
Prepare for Safe Viewing
- 📖 Read and understand these instructions before going outside.
- 👣 Put on the glasses while looking at the ground—never look at the Sun without proper protection.
- 😎 Hold the glasses firmly against your eyes to block ambient light.
- 👓 If you wear prescription glasses, place the eclipse glasses over them.
- Adjust for a good fit; you can hold them with your hands for extra stability.
⚠️ Important: Never look at the Sun first and then put on the glasses. You must have them on before looking up.
🔭 Step 4:
Observe the Eclipse Safely
- Once your glasses are on correctly, look toward the Sun.
- 🕒 Observe in short intervals—no more than 2 to 3 minutes at a time.
- ⬇️ When you want to stop looking, lower your eyes to the ground before removing the glasses.
👁️ Step 5:
Rest Your Eyes 😴
After viewing:
- 💤 Close your eyes for a few seconds to let them rest.
- 💧 Blink gently or use artificial tears if you feel dryness.
- 🕐 Take frequent breaks and avoid continuous staring to reduce eye strain.
❄️ Bonus:
Storing Your Glasses for Next Time
- ✔️ Keep them in their original envelope or a ziplock bag.
- 🌡️ Store in a cool, dry place—a drawer or even the fridge works!
- 🚫 Never fold or bend the filters—they are delicate!
✅ Remember:
- Always supervise children 👨👩👧👦
- Use only certified glasses 🛡️
- Never look at the Sun without protection ☀️
- Take breaks and keep your eyes healthy 👁️
🔍 Step 1:
Use Only Certified Eclipse Glasses
✅ Before anything else, make sure your glasses are:
- Certified to ISO 12312-2 standard for safe solar viewing.
- Purchased from a trusted source like Spectrum.
🔎 Inspect the glasses carefully and discard any with scratches, holes, warping, bubbles, or loose film.
⚠️ Never use damaged glasses under any circumstances.
👦 Step 2:
Practice with Children 👦 (If Applicable)
Eclipses are exciting for kids—but safety comes first!
👨👩👧👦 If you’re watching with children:
- Practice the steps indoors beforehand.
- Make sure they understand the process.
- Supervise them at all times.
👁️ Step 3:
Prepare for Safe Viewing
- 📖 Read and understand these instructions before going outside.
- 👣 Put on the glasses while looking at the ground—never look at the Sun without proper protection.
- 😎 Hold the glasses firmly against your eyes to block ambient light.
- 👓 If you wear prescription glasses, place the eclipse glasses over them.
- Adjust for a good fit; you can hold them with your hands for extra stability.
⚠️ Important: Never look at the Sun first and then put on the glasses. You must have them on before looking up.
🔭 Step 4:
Observe the Eclipse Safely
- Once your glasses are on correctly, look toward the Sun.
- 🕒 Observe in short intervals—no more than 2 to 3 minutes at a time.
- ⬇️ When you want to stop looking, lower your eyes to the ground before removing the glasses.
👁️ Step 5:
Rest Your Eyes 😴
After viewing:
- 💤 Close your eyes for a few seconds to let them rest.
- 💧 Blink gently or use artificial tears if you feel dryness.
- 🕐 Take frequent breaks and avoid continuous staring to reduce eye strain.
❄️ Bonus:
Storing Your Glasses for Next Time
- ✔️ Keep them in their original envelope or a ziplock bag.
- 🌡️ Store in a cool, dry place—a drawer or even the fridge works!
- 🚫 Never fold or bend the filters—they are delicate!
✅ Remember:
- Always supervise children 👨👩👧👦
- Use only certified glasses 🛡️
- Never look at the Sun without protection ☀️
- Take breaks and keep your eyes healthy 👁️
Experience a Unique
Solar Eclipse with Spectrum
Spectrum eclipse glasses are ISO certified with cool designs and great prizes!
Experience a Unique
Solar Eclipse with Spectrum
Spectrum eclipse glasses are ISO certified with cool designs and great prizes!
