Bookishbunny10 Pairs Solar Eclipse Viewers Paper Glasses Sun Viewing ISO Certified 10pk

I bought these for my little science class to view the solar eclipse on October 14, 2023. They worked great!

They worked! I didn’t go blind😂

The name might sound weird and/or cute, but though the glasses are made by another company overseas in China, this importer per the AAS website took it upon themselves to submit to the AAS for testing. The AAS lists them on their website as "these tests show that their viewers do meet the transmittance requirements of the ISO 12312-2 standard."I like that. Presumably other companies are selling the glasses from the same manufacturer, but how would you know if they aren't unsafe knockoffs. The quality is satisfactory, perfect for what will be used for under an hour. And the next full eclipse in the US won't happen in the lower 48 for another few decades. Get them now while you can.

These glasses are very much like the 3D paper glasses you might find at the movies.They are made of thin, poster board-like, paper, with the lenses inside.Instructions say they are compliant with requirements for sun-gazing. They also state not to stare at the sun for more than 3 minutes at a time.These glasses state they are good to use for ten (10) years, which surprised me. I don’t know if I could even find them after having them for 10 years!So I’d say the quality is about what you’d expect for disposable, non-prescription paper glasses…though you can keep them instead of disposing of them, should you desire.As for the lens, it does seem to do a great job blocking light, and I am able to see my light fixture while staring straight into the light.These are great for our upcoming solar eclipse, and there is enough for my whole family, with pairs to spare for some friends.

The Bookishbunny 10 Pairs Solar Eclipse Viewers have proven to be a stellar addition to my collection of eclipse-watching gear. The ISO certification assures that my eyes are shielded from the sun's intense rays, providing a safe and enjoyable viewing experience. The glasses effectively block the sun, allowing me to witness the celestial spectacle without any concerns. With the upcoming eclipse on the horizon, I've already made plans to distribute these viewers, knowing that their reliability and affordability make them a valuable asset for anyone eager to witness the cosmic phenomenon. Don't miss out on these; grab a pack before they become scarce and experience the upcoming eclipse with peace of mind.

I got these as an eclipse happens in 2024, and I wanted to be prepared for it, since last time, none were available anywhere. I used one to look at the sun on a cloudless day, and it does show the sun without damage to my eyes, as I expected it to. I do wear glasses, and have found if these are placed over my corrective eyewear, it works better to keep everything in focus.

So these are smaller than I expected. They are definitely kid sized. I don’t have a big head by any means (the last time I got prescription glasses, I could only choose from the smallest frames in the adult section), but these don’t even reach behind my ear, which makes them uncomfortable – gladly, sun viewing isn’t a long-time activity in general…… and it shouldn’t be, as while I can definitely look at the sun with these on, the sun is bright, and I see “sun spots” after I am done, even if I’ve only looked for a few seconds. Worse, I can see all the light bulbs in my house with these – even the soft white frosted bulbs that aren’t that bright to begin with (40 watt equivalent frosted LEDs). I’m not convinced these are real.I remember the glasses I had for the 2017 eclipse, and I couldn’t see most of my house light bulbs with those, but with these, I can see much more than I expected. I’m not convinced these are real, even though Bookishbunny is supposed to be an approved brand.

This review is for the 10-pack of eclipse glasses. These glasses seemed to be shorter than others I've bought - personally, I feel better not having light come in at the bottom of them. They fit a little awkward around the ears as well on a small sized head. Can't imagine they'd fit a larger head. As far as function, they seem to do what they're supposed to.