As the excitement builds for the 2024 Solar Eclipse, we are taking steps to ensure that our staff at University Health Service can fully participate in this historic event. In order to do so, the office will be closed for one hour in the afternoon on April 8, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. During this time, Dr. Ethan Beaudett, our Medical Chief, will be on-call to handle any urgent calls received by our answering service.
While we encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to witness this incredible event, it is important to remember to protect your eyes during a solar eclipse in order to prevent any long-term damage to your vision. Professor James Zavislan, an expert in optics and biomedical engineering as well as ophthalmology, explains how eclipse glasses work to shield your eyes from the sun’s harmful light.
If you are in need of eclipse glasses for the upcoming total solar eclipse, you can obtain up to two pairs with a University ID from various locations on the River Campus and at the Eastman School of Music. Make sure to use them safely and protect your eyes during this extraordinary event.
