[Nfbk] FW: Solar Retinopathy is preventable when viewing the solar eclipse August 21st in Kentucky

Tue Jul 25 22:01:00 UTC 2017

FYI,

Todd

From: Wright, Jennifer (OFB-FK) [mailto:JenniferN.Wright at ky.gov] 
Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2017 5:00 PM
Subject: FW: Solar Retinopathy is preventable when viewing the solar eclipse
August 21st in Kentucky

Good information for the upcoming solar eclipse.

Subject: Solar Retinopathy is preventable when viewing the solar eclipse
August 21st in Kentucky

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A total solar eclipse will pass through the southwest portions of Kentucky
August 21st.   

The attached map shows areas where the eclipse will be 100%, but a partial
solar eclipse will be visible throughout the Commonwealth.  

Viewers of the solar eclipse should use approved solar glasses, filters, or
number 14 welder's goggles.

Viewing a total or partial eclipse with the naked eye can cause solar
retinopathy, a preventable central blindness.

The Louisville Astronomical Society can provide solar glasses upon request.
http://www.louisville-astro.org/ 

The websites below provide additional information regarding viewing the
eclipse safely.

http://astronomy.com/news/2017/05/25-things-to-bring-to-the-eclipse 

http://www.mreclipse.com/Totality2/TotalityCh11.html#Welder 

Gary M. Cusick, PhD, CRC PVE

Kentucky Licensed Psychologist #128223

Kentucky Career Center

Kentucky Office for the Blind - Charles W. McDowell Center

8412 Westport Road Louisville KY 40242

Voice 502.429.4460 Toll Free 800.346.2115 Fax 502.429.7110

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