One week ahead of the solar eclipse on 12 August, protective glasses are becoming difficult to find in Belgium, reports Thierry Segaert, spokesperson for the Professional Association of Opticians and Optometrists of Belgium (APOOB). Most opticians contacted will run out of stock by the end of the week. The association advises purchasing the remaining available pairs without delay.

One week ahead of the solar eclipse on 12 August, protective glasses are becoming difficult to find in Belgium, reports Thierry Segaert, spokesperson for the Professional Association of Opticians and Optometrists of Belgium (APOOB). Most opticians contacted will run out of stock by the end of the week. The association advises purchasing the remaining available pairs without delay.