Preventing Eye Injuries When Welding. Feb 01, 2007; ... (UVR) often causes arc eye or arc flash, a very painful but seldom permanent injury that is characterized by eye swelling, ...

A corneal flash burn can be caused by exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun, a welder's arc - even a halogen desk lamp. WebMD tells you how to protect your eyes from injury.

When photokeratitis occurs due to an arc welder, some people refer to it as arc eye or welder’s flash. According to a 2018 review, factors that may affect the intensity of UV exposure include: ...

Welder’s Flash, a common condition by exposure to intense ultraviolet radiation, can result in temporary blindness as well as extreme discomfort to the eyes. Most severe welding-related eye ...

flash burns (welder’s burn or arc eye) People who work with welders may experience a corneal flash burn if they look at a welder’s arc. Staring at the sun can also cause corneal flash burns.