Solar eclipses are a sight to be seen and can be viewed in various parts of the world. There are even those out there who chase solar eclipses as a hobby and try to see them as often as they appear. Yet you must be careful when staring directly at a solar eclipse and always ensure you have the proper protection when viewing a solar eclipse. Otherwise, you can severely and even permanently damage your eyes.

Below are the five mistakes you can easily avoid with your next solar eclipse glasses purchase.

• Thinking sunglasses are eclipse glasses

You may think to yourself that wearing any old tinted lens is enough. Unfortunately, they are not, and they can give you a false sense of security when sunglasses will not protect your eyes. They are simply not dark enough and will not filter out the intense light that can be seen during a solar eclipse.

• Purchasing solar eclipse glasses from unverified sources

Just because someone says they are solar eclipse glasses; doesn’t mean they will actually protect your eyes. You want to only purchase from verified suppliers who handle a variety of safety glasses and protective equipment and know what the bare minimum requirements and specifications to have with solar eclipse glasses are.

• Buying uncertified eclipse glasses

Certifications come from rigorous testing of a product to ensure it provides the necessary protection every time. For example, you want to verify at least ISO 12312-2 certification for eclipse glasses. Or you want to work with glasses that have been proven to protect against both UV and infrared radiation, such as with welding glasses solar eclipse repurposed.

• Assuming they last forever

Sometimes we think we buy something once and that’s it. If the item is used sparingly and properly handled, that can be the case. Yet any cracks or damage to the lenses can drastically lose their efficacy. In addition, if there’s too much wear and tear on the frames or coverings, then they won’t be able to provide the necessary protection either.

• Waiting to buy them

You don’t want to rely on when your solar eclipse glasses will arrive, especially if the next solar eclipse is just around the corner. Make sure to plan ahead and avoid any delays that can come with a last-minute purchase. You don’t want to miss out on seeing a solar eclipse properly because of something that could have been avoided.

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Solar Eclipse Goggles, Shade 14 Welding Glass Lenses