By holding up a #14 welder’s glass, or a mylar or glass solar filter, to your eyes and looking through it at the sun.

There are several methods of safe telescopic solar observing. The most straightforward is to use a pre-telescopic filter made of glass or mylar and coated with an energy-rejection coating. Since you observe the solar image with an eyepiece, this is called the "direct view" method. Or, you could use a dedicated solar telescope that contains built-in safety provisions. Another safe method when done properly is solar projection.

Yes, but NEVER LOOK DIRECTLY AT THE SUN THROUGH A TELESCOPE! To safely view the sun, you should use a projection system or solar filters that fit over the end of a telescope to block most of the light from the sun. They are made of aluminum. (See Observing the Sun for details).

Yes! There is plenty of light to be had, and large instruments are not needed, so this activity is particularly well suited to amateurs.

Always use a specific cleanser to remove eye make-up (Gentle Eye Make-Up Remover Lotion or Instant Eye Make-Up Remover if you wear waterproof mascara). Soak a cotton pad with lotion and place over the eyes for a few seconds, pressing very lightly with your hand, and gently wipe the eyes moving from the inside to the outside of the eye. Then gently cleanse any remaining traces of make-up from under the eye.

Yes. Never look at the Sun with your naked eyes, not even for a quick glance. Obey this rule and your retinas will thank you. Astronomers using telescopes on the ground observe with special filters that block out much of the Sun's light. There are kinds of 'safety glasses' you can use to look at the Sun briefly. However, unless you are very sure you have the right kind, it is better to project a light from the Sun on a wall or piece of paper and look at that.

Cataracts, macular degeneration, pterygiums (red, fleshy growths in the corner of the eyes), keratitis (snow-blindness), and eyelid cancer have all been linked to sun exposure.

There are medical reasons to wear a good sunglass (not necessary "branded" or expensive), not only for fashion but to protect the eyes from UV rays. Excessive exposure to the UV rays have been linked to skin cancer and certain eye diseases, such as pterygium, corneal damage, cataract and retinal degeneration. Most of the plastic lenses, whether with or without power, can be coated with 100% UV protection.

You are welcome to bring others to watch your child's therapy. All who observe the program are asked to sign our Visitor Log and follow posted rules. Please contact us if you have any questions regarding confidentiality.

Ans. Because it will eventually pave the way for Vipassana. Breath is a true fact. It is the truth that is closely associated not only with our body but also with our mind. Like a scientist, we have to diligently discover the truth about ourselves, our body and mind. Moreover, this knowledge should be based at the experiential level and not on what we are told or study in books, etc. We have started this practice of observing the breath, so that we can learn the truth about ourselves.

Answer: -- Dress warmly! The winter sky offers some of the best objects for a telescope and it is a shame to cut an observing session short because you didn't bundle up. Even if you live in a warm area, or view during other seasons of the year, you will be surprised how quickly the air cools at night.

Answer: -- Try to observe with a plan. Choose a few easy objects (large and bright) that can be seen from your location and time of year. Check one of the popular astronomy websites such as Sky&Telescope, http://skyandtelescope.com/ and Astronomy Magazine, http://www.astronomy.com/ for a list of objects currently visible in the night sky . Answer: -- The number on the eyepiece is the focal length of the eyepiece. It is not the magnification of the eyepiece .

Sometimes it is easier to match the eyelids if both are operated. You must be examined before Dr. Schiller can answer this question for you.

You should schedule regular eye exams with an ophthalmologist or optometrist because many eye disorders exhibit no warning symptoms, but are treatable when discovered in the early stages. Here is a general guide: African Americans and Native Americans: Since you?re at a greater risk of developing glaucoma, visit your eye doctor every three to five years before age 40 and every two years thereafter.

If you receive an eye injury, seek immediate medical attention from an ophthalmologist or primary care physician to reduce the risk of permanent damage. Following are some general guidelines for treating eye injuries properly. Wear safety goggles when using power tools, welding equipment or tools that spark or flame, poisonous chemicals, gardening equipment, etc. Wear latex gloves (powderless) when cutting up hot peppers so that the oils do not transfer to eyes or contact lenses.

In the early phases of AMD, sometimes the signs and symptoms may appear in only one eye. However, AMD is a “bilateral” disease meaning that you have it in both eyes. In other words, the signs of the disease eventually appear in both eyes.

Spots and floaters are usually harmless. Read our Spots & Floaters article for details about the causes and symptoms, and how to determine if you need to see your eye doctor.

Eye cancer is a very rare kind of cancer that starts in or on the eye (on the surface, on the iris, or within the eye beneath the retina) or in the skin around the eye (the eyelid). Because it is so rare, it is best for a person diagnosed with eye cancer to seek treatment from someone who specializes in this field. A person can ask their doctor to refer them to an eye cancer specialist.