Texas features the nation’s model patient protection laws related to eye surgery and medical management. It's critical to protect Texans' eyesight.
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How Are Texas Ophthalmologists Approaching the April 8 Eclipse?
Texans will experience the total solar eclipse on April 8, and protecting your eyes will be critical. If you get a chance to see it, make sure to protect your eyes. Looking at the sun without a solar filter, whether through a camera lens or with your bare eyes, can severely damage your eyes and cause vision loss. Texas ophthalmologists are fielding a number of questions about eye safety related to the eclipse, and the American Academy of Ophthalmology provides several important tips.
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