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Ophthalmologists Warn Against Unsafe Eclipse Glasses in UK

8/12/2026

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Royal College of Ophthalmologists president Mohamed Elalfy warned UK residents to use certified glasses or indirect viewing for Wednesday’s eclipse.
The 1999 eclipse caused about 70 vision-problem cases, with roughly 40% looking at the sun for under a minute.
Boots Opticians director Kyla Black urged parents to avoid DIY filters, calling them dangerous.

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Royal College of Ophthalmologists president Mohamed Elalfy warned UK residents to use certified glasses or indirect viewing for Wednesday’s eclipse.
The 1999 eclipse caused about 70 vision-problem cases, with roughly 40% looking at the sun for under a minute.
Boots Opticians director Kyla Black urged parents to avoid DIY filters, calling them dangerous.