As we gear up for the Total Solar Eclipse, it's important to keep eye safety a top priority. Wearing the correct protective eye-wear during the Solar Eclipse is necessary for the once in a lifetime event. Without lenses or solar eclipse glasses, the light from the sun can cost you part of your vision. 

The Eclipse is like looking at the sun any other day. Any light that isn't covered by the moon can cause damage to your eyes. Even if you're looking at the Eclipse through a camera or telescope, you need a solar filter or protective eye-wear.

Dr. Julianne Matthews, an Ophthalmologist in Boardman, said the sunlight can cause cause something called Solar Retinopathy. This is when your retina becomes damaged from looking directly at the sun.

Matthews says one way the sun can damage your eyes are by leaving a little burn in the back of your eye. This burn can lead to blind spots in your vision that are often permanent.

For those looking at the Eclipse in the Path of Totality, it's safe to look at the Total Solar Eclipse when the moon completely covers the sunlight. Matthews said even though you are safe for those few seconds, it's best to use protective eye-wear the entire time to prevent any accidents.

There's no amount of time that is safe to look at the sun. Even just getting a quick glimpse of the Eclipse without the proper eye protection can lead to eye damage.

In order to look at the Eclipse safely, you will need certified Solar Eclipse glasses or a Solar Filter.

The Solar Eclipse will be visible on April 8.