Here ’s Where You Can Still Buy Real Solar Eclipse Glasses

Anyone who waited just a little too long to buy their eclipse glasses is now likely finding that many places are sold out. But don’t give up hope — and don’t resort to buying fake eclipse glasses.
Watching the Aug. 21 solar eclipse directly without proper eye protection is not an option, as it can cause temporary or permanent damage to your vision. It can also be dangerous to wear eclipse glasses that have not met safety standards, which require the glasses to block 99.99% of the sun’s rays. You can still find a few recommended vendors offering glasses for sale online, though prices have gone up substantially. The American Astronomical Society has some advice to get a deal while also protecting your eyes:

Where can I buy eclipse glasses online?
The AAS has a list of recommended eclipse glasses vendors, which spokesperson Rick Fienberg says is growing as more companies provide verification that the glasses they’re selling are legit. Out of the ones currently listed on the AAS’s website, just two still have products in stock as of Tuesday afternoon. American Paper Optics is selling glasses in bundles of 25 for $4 each, meaning you’ll have to drop at least $100. The company was previously offering sets of 50 for $1.25 each.
Lunt Solar Systems also has stock available on Amazon, in packs of at least 5 for $7.99 each. The website notes that new pricing went into effect Aug. 1.
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Source: TIME.com: Top Science and Health Stories - August 15, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lisa Marie Segarra Tags: Uncategorized eclipse onetime space space 2017 Source Type: news