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Watch safely says man with eye damage from eclipse

Watch safely says man with eye damage from eclipse
BBC Science Tuesday 11 August 2026, 10:42 UTC 1 min read
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Peter Smith damaged his eyes by watching the 1999 solar eclipse without protection.

Peter Smith damaged his eyes by watching the 1999 solar eclipse without protection.
Peter Smith (PERSON)
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