Watch Out for Counterfeit Solar Eclipse Glasses. In case youve somehow managed to avoid the growing hype, on August 2. United States. And to protect your eyesight when staring into the sun, youll need protective glasses. Naturally, though, there are already sketchy retailers out there peddling counterfit eclipse watching gear, that might not appropriately protect your vision. A post from Quartz warned against counterfeit eclipse glasses that are being sold on Amazon by companies that dont normally make astronomical gear. One seller, for example, also sold fidget spinners. Of course they did. According to NASA, you should check if your glasses fit these criteria Have certification information with a designated ISO 1. Have the manufacturers name and address printed somewhere on the product. Not be used if they are older than three years, or have scratched or wrinkled lenses. News Emma Stone Says She Had a Meltdown Over Ryan Goslings Dirty Dancing Lift in Crazy, Stupid, Love. Not use homemade filters or be substituted for with ordinary sunglasses not even very dark ones because they are not safe for looking directly at the Sun. The American Astronomical Society has approved these five brands for buying eclipse glasses American Paper Optics, Baader Planetarium Astro. Solar SilverGold film only, Rainbow Symphony, Thousand Oaks Optical, and TSE 1. However, many counterfeit companies also use the names of the approved companies on their glasses. Watch Crazy Eyes Online Metacritic' title='Watch Crazy Eyes Online Metacritic' />News Were Still Not Over Exes Bella Hadid and The Weeknds Crazy Chemistry at the Victorias Secret Fashion Show. Plot summary, trailer, cast and crew information, and user comments. NASA and the American Astronomical Society will approve more brands in an upcoming post, and retail stores like Walmart will likely soon begin selling approved eclipse viewing glasses. These counterfeits arent necessarily dangerous to use, but there just isnt a guarantee that theyll protect your eyes. Solar eclipse fever means counterfeit glasses are flooding Amazons market Quartz. Watch The Twins Effect II Hindi Full Movie.