CEEFAX 1 134 Sun 08 Aug 14:12/43 ************ ************************** * *** *** ** ****** ***************** ************ ********** ****** ****** 1/2 THE JURY STAYS OUT ON SOLAR VIEWERS Using solar viewers to watch the partly eclipsed sun directly is controversial.
The viewers are made of aluminised polyester or a very dark polymer which can be worn like glasses.
But the Department of Health and most ophthalmologists advise against them, despite the fact they carry the CE mark
There are concerns that faults in some brands could compromise safety. Manufacturers vehemently deny this and say they are safe if used properly.
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