Arc-eye
Arc-eye is also known by many other names, incl. Arc Flash, Welder's Flash, Flash Burns and Corneal Flash Burns. (These other terms are not listed as separate items in this section due to the large number of entries already included in this section .)
Arc-eye is a painful condition of the eye/s due to damage to the surface of the cornea caused by bright ultraviolet light from arc welding. This may include inflammation of the cornea, which is a condition called keratitis. (Arc-eye is similar to snow blindness and to overexposure of the eye/s to ultraviolet sun-tanning lamps.)
Arc-eye is preventable by the use of adequate eye-protection when using welding equipment.
Although often painful, arc-eye usually subsides if the eyes are promptly padded and rested for 24 hours.
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