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Safeguarding Vision for April 2024’s Total Solar Eclipse with Eclipse Glasses USA’s ISO-Certified Products

News TeamMarch 11, 202436 Comments0329

With the total solar eclipse scheduled for April 8th, 2024, stirring considerable enthusiasm, Eclipse Glasses USA is dedicated to guaranteeing a secure viewing experience for this celestial event. As the principal provider of solar eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2:2015 standard, we emphasize the importance of this standard as a hallmark of safety and efficacy for our product line and similar offerings.

The ISO 12312-2:2015 standard, established by the International Organization for Standardization, prescribes the criteria for the safe direct observation of the sun. This standard is particularly relevant for individuals keen on observing solar eclipses or sunspots and covers essential safety features such as optical density, solar radiation transmittance, and the requirements for filters in eyewear specifically designed for direct observation of the sun.

Our products at Eclipse Glasses USA are rigorously tested and certified to comply with the ISO 12312-2:2015 standards, ensuring that our glasses effectively diminish the sun’s luminosity to safe levels, block harmful ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) radiation, and protect your eyes from potential damage, all while providing a clear and unobstructed view of the eclipse.

As the anticipated date of the April 8th total solar eclipse draws closer, it’s imperative for viewers to rely solely on ISO-certified eclipse glasses. The use of non-compliant eyewear could lead to severe eye injuries, such as solar retinopathy, caused by insufficient shielding against the sun’s intense visible light and invisible radiation. Though not typically fatal, such injuries can result in enduring visual disturbances.

The eclipse glasses marketplace is further complicated by several online retailers making unfounded claims about their products’ ISO compliance, despite not meeting the required standards. If uncertainties arise, consumers should ask for the vendor’s ISO testing documentation, which ought to be available and derived from a credible, accredited US laboratory.

Moreover, these documents should provide detailed testing results for luminosity, UV, and IR, indicating the precise performance levels. Results marked merely as “pass” or “fail” should be approached with caution, as they fail to disclose whether the lens performance is within the acceptable safety range.

Additionally, it’s advisable to check the American Astronomical Society’s (AAS) list of reputable eclipse glasses vendors. Those included on the AAS list have met the organization’s stringent approval standards. It is recommended not to purchase glasses from vendors not listed.

Eclipse Glasses USA takes pride in offering products that adhere to the strictest safety standards. We encourage educational institutions, astronomy clubs, and the wider populace to prepare for this rare astronomical occurrence by securing their ISO 12312-2:2015 compliant solar eclipse glasses well in advance.