should one wear contacts in a science lab
what would happen if we wore contact lenses in the science lab
2006-08-25 13:20:32 · 6 answers · asked by me 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
It depends on what kind of lab.
If it is a chemistry lab, then no. The reason is because there are many chemicals that evaporate and can permeate the lens. What ends up happening is the lens causes a high concentration of this chemical to form on the surface of your eye.
If you are not working with these kinds of chemicals, then it is usually appropriate to wear contacts.
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Jellybeanchick is correct in general. OSHA no longer bans the use of gas permeable lenses in the lab. However, it still does not recommend the use of contact lenses when using the following chemicals:
1,2 dibromo-3-chloropropane, ethylene oxide, methylene chloride, and 4,4-methylene dianiline
2006-08-25 13:23:54 · answer #1 · answered by professional student 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They used to say that you can't wear contacts in the chemistry lab. However, it has been found that what the first answer said is not true. Modern contact lens material does not absorb chemical vapors, and if a chemical accidentally splashes in your eye the contact can actually protect your eye. It doesn't melt. Some national safety agencies no longer suggest banning contact lens in the lab.
2006-08-25 13:30:23 · answer #2 · answered by jellybeanchick 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There would be absolutely no difference whther you wore contacts in the laboratory.
You would still be wearing goggles when handling chemicals that might splash and handling volatile chemicals inside of a fume hood.
In addition, the prohibition against contacts initially promoted by OSHA was dropped due to the experience of thousand of firefighters and haz-mat response professionals who wore contatcs on the job as well as a statement from the association of optometry or ophtalmology (can't remember exactly which) that explained it was perfectly safe to wear contacts in the presence of chemicals.
2006-08-27 02:12:50 · answer #3 · answered by clank 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the other answer when it comes to the chemicals but one thing to remember, you should NEVER handle your contacts in the lab, always use universal precautions and wash your hands thoroughly before handling your contacts, it just takes common sense.
2006-08-25 13:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by Laura G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of science lab ?
I think you should wear google at all times.
2006-08-25 13:38:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should not wear contacts because you might get chemicals in your eyes
2015-08-05 11:22:18 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋