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During a stick welding operation, a welder notices their eyes feel irritated and watery a few hours after welding, even though they wore a welding helmet with the correct shade. This discomfort typically appears after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the arc. What condition is the welder likely experiencing?
The symptoms of irritated, watery eyes appearing hours after welding, despite using a helmet, are characteristic of 'arc eye' or photokeratitis, which is caused
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Question: During a stick welding operation, a welder notices their eyes feel irritated and watery a few hours after welding, even though they wore a welding helmet with the correct shade. This discomfort typically appears after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light from the arc. What condition is the welder likely experiencing?
Answer options:
- Corneal abrasion from slag particles. ✅ Arc eye (photokeratitis).
- Cataracts due to prolonged heat exposure.
- Conjunctivitis from welding fumes.
Correct answer: Arc eye (photokeratitis).
Explanation: The symptoms of irritated, watery eyes appearing hours after welding, despite using a helmet, are characteristic of 'arc eye' or photokeratitis, which is caused by overexposure to UV radiation from the welding arc. While slag particles can cause abrasions and fumes can irritate, the delayed onset and specific symptoms point to arc eye. Cataracts are a long-term serious condition, not an immediate reaction.
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