Brian Resnick was Vox’s science and health editor ... for Standardization (ISO). The glasses should mark that they meet “ISO 12312-2” safety standards, like so: Complicating matters ...

Learn more › It’s no exaggeration to say that every year dozens of DIYers and hobbyists lose their sight permanently because they tackled a quick job without reaching for their safety glasses.

However, new paper glasses produced in accordance with globally recognized optical safety regulations ... compliant eclipse glasses — told Live Science. And it's impossible to say for ...

Dr. Ryan French a solar physicist, science communicator and author ... Just ensure that you're buying glasses with the necessary safety certifications so you know you're appropriately protected.

Regular sunglasses won't cut it for proper safety, according to NASA. Instead, you should use special eclipse glasses that are correctly labeled as ISO-12312-2 international standard compliant.

(The AAS also has a helpful guide to spot fake or counterfeit glasses here.) The good news is you might be able to pick up a verified pair for free at a local library. The Space Science Institute ...