if I am tried lack of sleep than a bit perhaps, under normal conditions no,
do you wear perscription glasses or maybe you need your eyes tested for
glasses, also check that the lenses are in very good condition, I have gold
lenses and they have to be replaced when they become scratched i've always
used a shade 10 never been a problem
"Sam" wrote in message
om...
hi there,

i have never been flashed yet knocking on wood in the few weeks i've
been welding but after a exceptionally longe period of welding this
weekend (where i used around 25 7014 rods) my eyes feel a bit
strained.

my eyes dont hurt...they just feel different.a bit like when you ve
stayed up all night using the internet.

i am using the correct filter shade (#11) for the current i am welding
with and its manufacturer meets the DIN specs for welding filters.
you cant see anything through it before the arc is on.I have never
seen spots following extinguishing of the arc.

what i would like to know is if any other welders here ever felt eye
strain following welding even when you were using filters of the right
shade?

thanks,
Sam