"Safe Viewing: Protecting Your Eyes During a Total Solar Eclipse"

Ophthalmologists warn of the dangers of looking at the sun during a solar eclipse without proper eye protection, citing a case where a woman suffered permanent retinal burns in the shape of the sun's corona after viewing the 2017 eclipse. They advise that even brief glances at the sun can cause damage in less than a minute, emphasizing the importance of using proper precautions to avoid long-term eye injuries.