johndeerefarmer
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- Nov 16, 2005
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Hi, I had cataract surgery on both eyes at 56 years of age. I blame this on using Flonase for 20 years BTW!
Before surgery my distance vision was sorry and close up was fair. I could see to weld without issue.
The lens that were implanted gave me great distance vision in both eyes. Intermediate vision is good but close up vision stinks unless I am in bright light. I use a 1.5X to 1.75X to read in low light conditions
I have a Digital Elite helmet. I mounted a 3 LED headlamp on the helmet, which might help a little. If I am welding thin metal, 1/8" or so the view is so blurry I can't see what I am doing. I am nearly welding "blind".
Once I turn up the amperage to weld thicker metals, the arc is brighter and I can see perfectly and my welds are great.
I have tried using some bright lights over the welding table which helps a little. I also use 2X reading glasses under my helmet.
Has anyone had this issue? What did you do about it?
Thanks
Before surgery my distance vision was sorry and close up was fair. I could see to weld without issue.
The lens that were implanted gave me great distance vision in both eyes. Intermediate vision is good but close up vision stinks unless I am in bright light. I use a 1.5X to 1.75X to read in low light conditions
I have a Digital Elite helmet. I mounted a 3 LED headlamp on the helmet, which might help a little. If I am welding thin metal, 1/8" or so the view is so blurry I can't see what I am doing. I am nearly welding "blind".
Once I turn up the amperage to weld thicker metals, the arc is brighter and I can see perfectly and my welds are great.
I have tried using some bright lights over the welding table which helps a little. I also use 2X reading glasses under my helmet.
Has anyone had this issue? What did you do about it?
Thanks