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ECLIPSE 2024: Why it's so important to protect your eyes when looking at the solar event

Total solar eclipse passes over United States
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The Solar Eclipse on April 8 will have a lot of people looking to the skies, and it's important to make sure you're prepared.

But what happens if you try to look at the event without proper eye protection?

Dr. Carl Stites with Stites Eye Care in Rockford gives us a look at what damage can occur, and what to do if you're worried you may have damaged your eyes.