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#1 trademarkj22

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Posted 06 April 2024 - 08:11 PM

I ordered these EclipSee glasses last minute from [Amazon](https://www.amazon.c...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and I'm getting paranoid that they may not be safe because I can see some light from my LED bulbs. Here's an album of examples: https://imgur.com/a/IYVFHcB



#2 sbsbbugsy

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Posted 07 April 2024 - 09:25 AM

I tried mine (Medical King) just now with my smartphone's led flashlight and led lights in my RV and could not see a thing. Eclipsee is an approved vendor according to the AAS, but I would not trust the pair you have. You can run to most convenience stores/gas stations and they carry glasses. Walmart is another source.



#3 nixeris

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Posted 07 April 2024 - 05:23 PM

I ordered these EclipSee glasses last minute from [Amazon](https://www.amazon.c...0?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and I'm getting paranoid that they may not be safe because I can see some light from my LED bulbs. Here's an album of examples: https://imgur.com/a/IYVFHcB


I compared multiple glasses from AAS approved vendors, including the higher end Baader ones and a pair from a big box store. I can see an LED bulb through all of them. When I look at the Sun it is bright but comfortable to view and I have little to no after image. All that said, I did not order from Amazon. I also am not an expert.

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Posted 07 April 2024 - 05:42 PM

Testing eclipse glasses.

https://www.scientif...ke-counterfeit/




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