"Mathew J. Newton" wrote:
The following morning my eyes looked well tired, and still felt like
someone had kicked sand in 'em. Still hadn't twigged this might be
something to do with the welding so went to the doc - I was concerned
I was unable to see whatever it was that was in there. She was quick
to ask if I'd be welding... ...and subsequently diagnosed me as having
welders' flash.

It's called "arc eye". You should not look at the arc, or reflections
of it. You should also cover up all exposed skin to avoid the risk of
(potentially) serious skin damage.


J.B.