Eclipse Tips: Why you need glasses to prevent permanent eye damage during an eclipse

AUSTIN (KXAN) — We're just days away from the first of two solar eclipses to pass over Central Texas over the next few months.On Oct. 14, an annular eclipse will cross the state from northwest to southeast, peaking over Austin at 11:54 a.m. Viewing the eclipse safely will require some prep on your part."(I see) a few patients a year that have either accidentally looked at the sun or were trying to view an eclipse," said Dr. Andrew Neighbors, a Seattle-based optometrist.According to Neighbo