A woman said she didn’t think anything of it when she looked directly at the 2017 solar eclipse, but says the next day she woke up and couldn't see properly.

However, NASA emphasizes that people hoping to look right at the sun must be wearing a pair, as regular shades "are not safe for viewing the sun" during the eclipse.

“Most people don’t get to witness a total solar eclipse ... But once the moon completely blocks out the sun, you don’t need anything. It’s safe to look at,” Speck said. ⇒ Discover the UTSA Department ...

On August 21, as the moon slips between the Earth and the sun, millions of people around the United States will look skyward to watch the one-in-100 year event. Many will be tempted to look at the ...

Staring at the sun without safe eyewear can sometimes cause irreversible eye damage. Solar retinopathy, which is permanent eye damage caused by looking at an eclipse without proper protection ...