Man visually impaired by sun during eclipse warns of viewing dangers
OREGON CITY, Ore. -- An Oregon City man is warning people to be extra careful on the day of the eclipse.
“It’s going to be over real quick and it’s not worth taking a chance,” said Lou Tomososki.
Tomososki and a friend viewed a partial eclipse outside Marshall High School back in 1962.
“The sun at that time, at 3:30 p.m., was in the one o’clock position,” said Tomososki. “I said to Roger, ‘If you stare at it long enough the brightness goes away.’”
It's not really a joking thing. Kids today may be technologically smart, but not common sense smart. I have told my teen age son about not looking at the sun during the eclipse. His perception was that because the sun was going to be blocked by the moon, it would be safe. I am sure he is not the only young person to believe this.
I've also read about phony eclipse viewers. Scary!!!
A minute or two of looking at something interesting vs a life-time of vision impairment or loss is not worth it.
If you need to be told not to stare at the sun....
ReplyDeleteKids are always going to test the limits.
ReplyDeleteAnd don't drink boiling water
ReplyDeleteIf you start to feel a burning sensation in your eye sockets and see smoke emanating from your pupils, you might want to consider solar protection
ReplyDeleteIt's not really a joking thing. Kids today may be technologically smart, but not common sense smart. I have told my teen age son about not looking at the sun during the eclipse. His perception was that because the sun was going to be blocked by the moon, it would be safe. I am sure he is not the only young person to believe this.
ReplyDeleteI've also read about phony eclipse viewers. Scary!!!
A minute or two of looking at something interesting vs a life-time of vision impairment or loss is not worth it.