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Eye Pain
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Eye Pain
by Calvin M, Dec 09, 2005 12:00AM
I have welder's flash from not properly wearing my welding helmet. What would you recommend for treatment.
Doctor's Answer
by Forum-OD-MP, Dec 09, 2005 12:00AM
you need to see an eye doctor. oral painkillers work okay, but i sometimes also rx topical NSAIDS like acular or voltaren for the eye pain. you might even need a topical antibiotic if you have surface damage, and IMO you run the risk of developing "iritis". have someone look at it (not the E.R., and not a general physician...either an optometrist or an ophthalmologist)
