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Jamie S
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PostPosted: 16:23 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: What To Do If You Think You Have Had A Welding Flash. Reply with quote
Think I might have got a welding flash off an arc welder today in college, What the best thing to do ? How will I know if I did get one other than waiting to see if it starts hurting ?
Whats the maximum time it is going take to find out if I did/ did not got one ?
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PostPosted: 16:29 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you had it you would know...

the best way i can describe it is, imagine having sand stuffed into your eyelids..
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PostPosted: 16:34 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Is that not also called arc eye? Confused

If it is then, Usually will just heal in 24 hours and will just hurt like a bitch everytime you blink. So good luck with not blinking!
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PostPosted: 16:34 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I know that.

But it doesn't affect you until you go asleep apparently.

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the best way i can describe it is, imagine having sand stuffed into your eyelids..
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PostPosted: 16:36 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
jamie stokes wrote:
But it doesn't affect you until you go asleep apparently.


I think someone may be having a lend of you jamie.
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PostPosted: 16:36 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
The best thing to do is to go to a doctor and get some prescription medication. Now.

You could always just leave it and hope you've not gone blind when you wake up tomorrow, are you feeling lucky?
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PostPosted: 16:37 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: eh? Reply with quote
i think someones winding you up jamie
youd know about it before you went to sleep Rolling Eyes
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PostPosted: 16:39 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Damofo D.O.G. wrote:
jamie stokes wrote:
But it doesn't affect you until you go asleep apparently.


I think someone may be having a lend of you jamie.

Nah it was my grandad who told me , he runs a welding company.
Also wiki says:
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Symptoms tend to occur a number of hours after exposure
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PostPosted: 16:41 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
From experience it usually takes a couple of hours to start itching. It gets worse when you go into a dark room for any length of time.


Optrex helps a little but the only thing to really sort it is time. A good nights sleep usually helps a lot. I prefer to get really drunk to stop the pain but I guess your a bit young for that! Never had arc eye for longer than a day.
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PostPosted: 16:42 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Jamie did you just look at it for like a second or full on stare at it?

If it was just for a second i think you will be fine its happend to me a lot and you just get a little headache. If that.
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PostPosted: 16:43 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
T-b0Ne321 wrote:
Jamie did you just look at it for like a second or full on stare at it?

If it was just for a second i think you will be fine its happend to me a lot and you just get a little headache. If that.


Just glimpsed it as I walked past the twat who didn't close his bay cover properly, Right in the corner of my eye.
EDIT: And yes I have got a headache.

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PostPosted: 16:46 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well hopefully that will be the extent of it.


But give the twat a slap next time!
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PostPosted: 16:50 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
What? Confused I've looked at welding arcs before and had no problems. Do you have to be really close or something?
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Jamie S
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PostPosted: 16:52 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hetzer wrote:
What? Confused I've looked at welding arcs before and had no problems. Do you have to be really close or something?

You should NEVER look at a welding arc.
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I'm Not Really Sure What Would Happen.
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PostPosted: 17:04 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
I used to work a brake press machine at a sheet metal firm and I started having problems with my left eye because of the welding flash. I went for an eye test as i was a bit worried about it. My eye test didn't show up any problems and my eyesight improved when I left the sheet metal job.

If you got it bad you would probably know by now. heres a bit of info.

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Eye injuries - flash burns


A flash burn is a painful inflammation of the cornea, which is the clear tissue that covers the front of the eye. A flash burn occurs when you are exposed to bright ultraviolet (UV) light. It can happen in all types of UV light but is a common problem among welders. That’s why it is sometimes called welder’s flash or arc eye.

Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and can affect both your eyes. Your cornea can repair itself in one to two days and usually heals without leaving a scar. However, if the flash burn is not treated, an infection may start. This can be serious and may lead to some loss of vision.

Symptoms
The symptoms of flash burn include:

Pain that may be mild to very severe
Bloodshot eyes
Light sensitivity
Watery eyes
Blurred vision
The feeling of having something in your eye.
A range of sources
You can receive a flash burn after being exposed to UV light. Sources include:
Welding torch
Direct sunlight
Reflection of the sun off water or snow
Sunlamp in a tanning salon
Some types of lamps, such as halogen or photographer’s flood lamp
Lightning
Solar eclipse.
Diagnosis methods
Diagnosis requires an eye examination, which may include:
Anaesthetic drops - the doctor may use eye drops to numb your eyes. These drops work long enough to examine your eyes and should not be used more than once.
Inspection - the eyes are checked for damage.
Dye - the doctor may put orange dye in your eyes. This shows up any damage when a special blue light is used. The dye is washed out with your tears.
Treatment options
Treatment for flash burns could include:
Atropine drops - sometimes used to relax the eye muscles, which in turn eases pain and allow your eyes to rest and heal. Your pupils (the black part of the eye) will look bigger than normal. This effect lasts several hours.
Dressing - your eyes may be covered with a padded dressing to rest them and allow them to heal.
Antibiotics - you may be advised to use antibiotic drops or ointment at home to stop infection. Follow your doctor’s advice as to how often to use the prescribed eye drops or ointment.
Review - you will be reviewed in 24 to 48 hours to make sure that your eyes are healing. Some problems, such as infection, don’t show up right away. If there are any serious problems, you will be sent to an ophthalmologist (specialist eye doctor).
Eye drops and ointments
General suggestions on how to use eye drops and ointments include:
Wash your hands before touching your eyes.
Rest your finger on your cheek and pull down the lower eyelid.
Tilt your head back and drop the liquid in behind your lower eyelid.
For ointment, smear a small amount along the inside of the lower eyelid. Make sure that the nozzle doesn’t touch the eye.
You need to continue with the treatment until your eyes have healed.
Keep all drops and ointment in the fridge and out of reach of children.
Taking care of yourself at home
Suggestions include:
Take painkillers such as paracetamol or codeine. Check the packet for the right dose. The pain is likely to last about a day.
Don’t wear contact lenses until your eyes have healed.
Wear sunglasses if your eyes are sensitive to light.
Use artificial tears or lubricants to help any discomfort in your eyes. You can buy these products over the counter at most chemists.
It is important to return for a check-up when the doctor advises.
Seek urgent medical help
You should see your doctor or go to the nearest hospital emergency department if you have symptoms including:
Blurred vision
Vision changes
Seeing spots or flashes of light
Pain on moving your eyes
Worsening pain
If you are concerned about your eyes for any reason.
Prevention suggestions
Prevention is best. Suggestions include:
Protect the cornea from UV light by wearing coated safety goggles.
Always wear a welder’s mask when welding. Make sure the goggles are made to Australian standards and cover the eyes completely.
Sunglasses should protect against both UVA and UVB radiation. Check the label when buying sunglasses.
Where to get help
Your doctor
Emergency department of your nearest hospital
Ophthalmologist
Chemist
Things to remember
Flash burns are like sunburn in the eye and can affect both your eyes.
A flash burn occurs when you are exposed to bright UV light.
With the right care, your cornea can heal itself without leaving a scar.

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PostPosted: 17:07 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
jamie stokes wrote:


Wow, now that's really helpfull. Rolling Eyes

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PostPosted: 17:35 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
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I saw the slightly red dot above your post (someone gave you negative Karma), and I wondered, "Who would be that sad to care enough to leave Karma for that?"

Curiousity got the better of me, and ohhh, it was fat Ork12'ie boy! Laughing

Pie, anyone?


Yeah he does that every so often to people... Probably not got anything better to do and jerks off when his name gets mentioned...

Well done Luke, you owe him a sheet of kleenex now.
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LOL. He downrates me all the time.

Gotta love it. Thumbs Up Laughing
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PostPosted: 18:09 - 30 Nov 2007    Post subject: Reply with quote
You'll be fine. Laughing

If you've looked at the arc for too long your eyes might feel dry and sore later that night, stick some eye drops in if that happens.
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Hetzer wrote:
What? Confused I've looked at welding arcs before and had no problems. Do you have to be really close or something?


fairly close, although you can't get arc eye if your wearing glasses of any sort. You just go blind for a bit.
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Can it cause long term damage if exposed a lot to it? sick of seeing the OH look fanny eyed and complaining from not wearing his mask Rolling Eyes Maybe some info will help him wear it. Owdamers info was good there also. Thumbs Up Karma
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I got it real bad once and only knew what it was the next day when I told
some one how I had been the night before.
I felt fine but when I was asleep I was dreaming that I was under a car
bleeding the brakes and the hose broke then fluid and rust went in my
eyes.
I woke up and my eyes were pouring out tears.
I had it a few times but that time was one I will never forget.

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You need a good long flash to get arc-eye. Thirty five years of welding and many thousands of small flashes and I have never had it. I believe used cold teabags ease the pain.
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