Guest guest Posted August 7, 1999 Report Share Posted August 7, 1999 > PAMHO. AGTSP. > > Perhaps someone from the health conferences can contribute about how > eclipses can be harmful to eyesight ? I heard that in 1961. some people > went blind here. Something about macula, the bottom of the eye, can be > permanently damaged, leaving a scar for the rest of the life, causing a > black spot in the middle of the visible area. So it should be advised that > even from the physical perspective, watching eclipse might be harmful. > > And about spiritual harm, is it "safe" to watch it live on tv or > Internet ? If so, does someone knows the sites ? > > ys Miodrag It is a fact that watching an eclipse with the naked eye can make you blind. The suns power is still there, and even reduced it is very damaging. People say you can watch the reflection in a pool of water. Also there is supposed to be some photographic film you can look through. I remember seeing an article in a newspaper about things you can use to watch eclipses, if you are so inclined. There will probably be articles in a day or so. YS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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