A painful eye condition caused by damage to the cornea from ultraviolet radiation during arc welding.
Example sentencesExamples
- I explained the diagnosis of a welder's flash (arc eye) and sent him home wearing eye patches and with antibiotic ointment.
- However, exposure to just a few seconds of intense UV light can cause arc eye.
- The most likely diagnosis is arc eye if both eyes are affected.
- Glasses with side shields can help prevent arc eye injuries as well as injuries from sparks and chips that can get behind standard glasses.