| Abstract: | ![]()
Welding is a task which is potentially hazardous to the eyes. In this study we have administered a questionnaire to 128 welders to investigate ocular symptoms and eye safety practices when welding. The welders demonstrated high levels of discomfort symptoms which were correlated with the length of unprotected exposure to nearby welding, the number of welding flashes received and the length of time spent welding. Dust and fumes in the workplace were also a frequent cause of ocular discomfort. Foreign body injuries were common among the welders, many of whom also reported after-images persisting following welding. |
