opthalmic inujries due by welding.?

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opthalmic inujries due by welding.?

injuries to your eyes

2006-10-28 19:11:35 · 3 answers · asked by monicag 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine

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If you mean arc welding, then there is a definite high risk of eye damage. The intense light can cause retinal burning, much quicker than looking at the sun. I think you end up with a dark patch permanently in your vision.

2006-10-28 19:18:45 · answer #1 · answered by Labsci 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Can cause permanent damage due to the intense light from welding.

2006-10-30 14:38:10 · answer #2 · answered by Steve R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

do you mean you have gotten metal in your eye? need more information!

2006-10-30 14:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by tinaluvsglass 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋