Before you look up at the solar eclipse next week, ophthalmologists are warning people to protect their eyes. “Solar burn” is a real condition that eye doctors say they see in patients after an astronomical event. Doctors are warning people not to be so engrossed in the eclipse that when you look up, you forget to look down at your kids and see they’ve tossed the solar glasses and view box and are staring straight up at the sun. This can be extremely dangerous for any eye but especially children. Less than five days from the solar eclipse and while San Diego is not in the path of totality, a partial viewing can still damage your eyes if you stare at the sun longer than a minute. FULL STORY: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/what-to-know-protect-eyes-solar-eclipse/509-84ef7f66-7920-44e9-80e9-77b042c0824f