Local Triad experts explain the dangers of watching the Solar Eclipse with safety glasses [Video]

The solar eclipse is just hours away. On Monday people will be able to look up and see the moon gasp a shadow over the sun. “I’m excited about it. It’s pretty neat to see,” Anthony Johnson said. Johnson said he would be at work on Monday, but plans to take a break to enjoy the views of the Solar Eclipse when it passes through.”It doesn’t happen that often. And you have to take precautions,” Johnson said. He said that he was making sure to protect his eyes. “I got a pair of glasses. You will hurt your eyes. No, if ands, or buts about it. So, you should wear them,” he said. Dr. Atalie Thompson said she is worried about many people trying to look at the Solar Eclipse without proper protection. “When you’re staring at the sun without proper eye protection, the sun rays can actually burn the …