What should I do if my eyes are injured by electric welding light?
Disease description:
Recently, the shop downstairs has been under renovation, and while watching the electric welding work, I developed a case of welder’s flash (photokeratitis). The intense arc light from the welding damaged my eyes, and now they hurt severely. I’d like to know what can be done to relieve the symptoms caused by welding light exposure.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Jia Xinguo
Hello, exposure to welding arc light can cause significant eye injury. If your eyes are accidentally exposed to welding light, prompt treatment is essential—typically with topical ophthalmic medications. Such exposure often leads to photokeratitis (also known as “welder’s flash” or “arc eye”). Clinically, ofloxacin eye drops are commonly prescribed to treat photokeratitis and alleviate associated pain. I hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
