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In two short weeks, the moon will completely cover the sun and the suns atmosphere will be visible. Its a total eclipse, and its what NASA calls one of natures most awe-inspiring sights.

Although those in the Miami area will only see a 72 percent eclipse the path sprawls from Salem, Oregon, to Charleston, South Carolina looking into the partial eclipse can still be dangerous to the naked eye.

Dr. Harry Flynn, a 39-year ophthalmologist at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, said the sun rays can cause damage to the eye when it focuses on the retina, burns it and creates a permanent scar in the center of vision.

Flynn said the burn can damage all layers of the retina. The burn often results in permanent and irreversible loss of eyesight.

The reason for this emphasis on eye protection is that people who are uninformed or perhaps children may be fascinated by the event and look at the sun for a period of time without understanding the risk and the potential for damage to their vision, said Flynn, who also teaches about the retina and vitreous at University of Miamis Miller School of Medicine.

Solar damage wipes out macular pigments, which can cause permanent vision loss.

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Here's how you can protect your eyes from damage during the total eclipse - Miami Herald

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