The welding helmet or goggles you've got likely aren't capable of protecting your vulnerable eyes during the April 8 eclipse. Here's why.

Unless you have welding goggles with a shade number of 12 or higher, experts recommend wearing ISO-certified eclipse glasses to look at the total solar eclipse.

Most welding goggles are not strong enough to keep your eyes safe during a total solar eclipse. ISO-certified eclipse glasses provide better protection.

Unless you have welding goggles with a shade number of 12 or higher, experts recommend wearing ISO-certified eclipse glasses to look at the total solar eclipse.

Most welding goggles are not strong enough to keep your eyes safe during a total solar eclipse. ISO-certified eclipse glasses provide better protection.

Most welding goggles are not strong enough to keep your eyes safe during a total solar eclipse. ISO-certified eclipse glasses provide better protection.

Unless you have welding goggles with a shade number of 12 or higher, experts recommend wearing ISO-certified eclipse glasses to look at the total solar eclipse.