[AT] Arc Welding ?

[George Willer]

> Reports of contact lenses being "welded" to the cornea (or lens of the
> eye) as a result of exposure to an arc flash have been proven to be 
> incorrect. It is impossible for contact lenses to become "welded" to the 
> cornea.

I doubt the weld flash could cause welding to the cornea, but I do know from 
experience such welding is possible another way.  My son was doing a minor 
rocker panel repair on his car using fiberglass.  He was laying on the floor 
working on the under side.  One drop of resin fell into his eye.  The 
acetone in the resin dissolved the lens and damaged the cornea enough that 
the resultant stuck together mess had to be surgically removed.  I can still 
hear his screams of agony.

Yes, we both know it was a mistake to work without eye protection!

George Willer