Glare in eyes
It is produced by seeing welding with naked eyes, looking at the sun directly, and looking at reflected light from polished surfaces or ice.
The condition is diagnosed by the following features.
- There is an inability to open eyes in bright light (photophobia)
- There is pain the eyes.
- The eyes are swollen and red.
First aid
- Give rest to the eyes.
- Apply cold compresses to the closed eyes.
Prevention
- Use sunglasses while going out in the sun.
- Do not look at the sun.
- Do not look at welding light. Use welding screens to protect your eyes while welding.