This Wednesday, millions of Britons will witness the best solar eclipse since 1999.
If you’ve still got a pair of eclipse glasses hanging around in the back of a drawer from the last eclipse, you might be tempted to use them.
However, experts have cautioned against this.
These decades–old pieces of safety equipment may have degraded since the last eclipse, meaning they don’t offer any real protection.
Scientists warn that using these worn–out eclipse viewers will put your eyes at risk of permanent damage and vision loss.
If you are planning on viewing the eclipse, experts recommend using specially made eclipse glasses bearing the ISO
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