How long does a solar eclipse last? [Video]

BUFFALO, N.Y. — The Great American Eclipse is just days away. By now, most people have already found a pair of ISO-certified glasses.

However, not everyone has the proper glasses, and according to Dr. Ephraim Atwal with Atwal Eye Care, this is an experience you’ll want to enjoy.

“It’s called Solar Retinopathy or Eclipse Retinopathy. It happens from temporary or prolonged viewing of the sun,” Dr. Atwal said.

Without protection, the sun can cause temporary or even permanent damage to your eyes. 

“Light gets focused onto very sensitive tissue on the back of the eye called the Retina. There’s a chemical reaction that occurs, injuring the cells in the back of the eye,” Dr. Atwal said.

You can go to places like Speedway on Elmwood Avenue for glasses. They’re being sold for $2.59.

However, …