We also wanted to test the Bollé Safety 40306 over-glasses pair, which looked much less boxy than the other over-glasses options we tested, but they’ve been discontinued.

Safe eclipse glasses (and filters, for cameras and telescopes) are at least 1,000 times darker than regular sunglasses and have been given an ISO 12312-2 certification.

Eclipse eye safety: How to make a pinhole projector, test your eclipse glasses Riccardo Monico Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin 0:00 ...

Some eclipse glasses are counterfeits, and will not keep your eyes safe. To ensure you are buying a pair of eclipse glasses that will protect you, readers can find reputable suppliers on the ...

Before April 8, you can check your solar eclipse glasses to test their safety. With the glasses on, you should only be able to see the sun or something comparably bright.

If your eclipse glasses or viewer satisfy all these requirements, it means you’re good to go. “But if you aren’t completely confident of the safety of your eclipse glasses, you should use ...

So you should test your glasses before April 8. Here's how: First, examine the glasses and make sure there are no scratches or pinholes in them. Then, put them on indoors and look around.