I work for an optometry chain, this email was sent to everyone last week: If a patient inquires on directly viewing the eclipse, we should advise them that even their darkest sunglasses can’t protect them from damage caused by looking directly at the sun during an eclipse and we recommend avoiding it at all costs. Because our message is clear, and we want to reduce confusion about eclipse safety, we will not be stocking eclipse eyewear within the offices. Along with the American Optometric Association and NASA, we should also caution our patients against purchasing the ‘eclipse glasses’ found online, as they (like many online products) may not provide the protection claimed by the manufacturer. For more information on eclipse safety, please visit www.aoa.org and eclipse2017.nasa.gov/safety. On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:35 AM, Dan Roganti via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
On Thu, Aug 17, 2017 at 9:16 AM, systems_glitch via vcf-midatlantic < vcf-midatlantic@lists.vintagecomputerfederation.org> wrote:
Heh, don't know that I'd trust a Harmful Freight device with my eyesight, but there are many other suppliers that will carry name-brand eye protection.
yea, that's why I basically said any other tool store But even Amazon was busted recently for selling counterfiets
The goggle type devices are often called "cutting glasses" or
"cutting goggles" because they're only used when cutting or welding with an oxy-fuel torch -- electric arc welding requires full face protection from the UV given off by the arc as it'll sunburn any exposed skin. Many big box hardware stores carry either Lincoln, Hobart, or Miller branded safety gear, which is fine, safe stuff.
yea, I don't mind paying extra for those either I don't have a welding mask any longer for many years, simply because I don't have room to weld anything. I was going to check the other local tool stores around here if they have the same goggles in stock
We went in for new glasses last week, and the optometrist had cardboard
and
film filter glasses for free in their lobby.
now that is one I would be very leery about trusting for my eyesight, it's sounds no different than the gimmicky sunglasses sold elsewhere
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