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16th Dec 2018, 11:08 AM #16Most Valued Member
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Wow, contact lenses caused nearly five times the number of eye injuries as workshop grinders.
Chris
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16th Dec 2018, 11:25 AM #17Member: Blue and white apron brigade
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16th Dec 2018, 05:17 PM #18
Some of his other work?
weldor below truck.jpg
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16th Dec 2018, 09:32 PM #19Philomath in training
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I found this today -
https://www.millerwelds.com/resource...helmet-for-you
As they say in this article, a helmet that conforms to code should not let in UV. I did find it interesting though that a slow change speed could cause eye fatigue.
Michael
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16th Dec 2018, 09:32 PM #20Diamond Member
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Mmmmm he's obviously safety conscious, he has two sticks under the vehicle in case he accidentally bumps one and it falls out.
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17th Dec 2018, 10:40 PM #21
So do a lot of non-diy people drive and it is the most dangerous thing they can do. ( statistically)
But aren't we discussing potential UV damage to eyes through the welding shield lens?
I would agree that eyestrain is possible through a slower acting electronic lens. Is there evidence to indicate that eyestrain will end permanent damage or longterm problems? Of course ,we should keep an open mind on that.
I believe that there may be other causal factors not as yet considered re the eyestrain question.
Possibly age, health and reducing eyesight and the unknown/unmet need for prescription glasses. You just would not believe the number of ( mainly older) students whose welding improved by a big margin after they used glasses-both off the tree in chemists shop and prescription glasses.
I can get eye strain looking at the computer's screen for too long but have the sense to stop.
I believe I have it now.
Time to stop.
Grahame
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23rd Dec 2018, 03:06 PM #22Member
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The Sydney Eye Hospital is open 24/7. I can't comment on what's available in other states but a few months ago, I had an eye problem that needed their expertise. They advised me to visit them immediately if the problem reoccurred (a possible tear) so a specialist resource like that is worth keeping in mind. They also recommended phoning them for advice as an intermediate measure after an eye injury.
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24th Dec 2018, 11:07 AM #23Diamond Member
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Depends if he was actually welding or just doing a spot (tack) it is quite common to tack and close eyes/look away. Whether it is the right thing to do or not, sometimes you have no choice. Though these days in most places safety glasses are mandatory so you at lease have some protection.
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