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Eye and lung protection, sick of stuff in my eye |
type11969 |
Oct 17 2007, 09:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,231 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Collingswood, NJ Member No.: 1,410 Region Association: North East States |
I get the feeling that I will be having some metal removed from my eye today at the eye doctor, not really a good time and this is the second time in a few months that I have had to do it. I always wear eye protection of some safety glasses or face shield, but crap always seems to get around them. Goggles would be best, but I can never find any goggles that fit with the dust/grinding/welding mask I am wearing. Any suggestions?
-Chris |
brer |
Oct 17 2007, 10:29 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,555 Joined: 10-March 05 From: san diego Member No.: 3,736 Region Association: None |
I was wearing average safety glasses and ended up in urgent care 2 months straight for metal in my eye. One piece fell into my eye taking off my shirt after I was already home, and lodged itself! Such BS I was so pissed.
I bought some safety glasses with an elastic band on them that worked great, like goggles but with a curved lens. Work great, but when you scratch them you'll be bummin' like I was. |
watsonrx13 |
Oct 17 2007, 11:31 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,734 Joined: 18-February 03 From: Plant City, FL Member No.: 312 Region Association: South East States |
Yep, I always wear goggles. I've got a pair I've had for about (5) years and I asked my wife if she could get me another pair. Unfortunately she hasn't found any that I like or would sit correctly. So I have a great pair that is scratched badly, but better the goggle's lens scratched than mine... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)
BTW, good luck at the doctor's visit... -- Rob |
Joe Ricard |
Oct 17 2007, 11:35 AM
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CUMONIWANNARACEU Group: Members Posts: 6,811 Joined: 5-January 03 From: Gautier, MS Member No.: 92 |
Rob Just get a new pair Smash them with a hammer on one side and run over them with the car on the other. Should fit fine
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type11969 |
Oct 17 2007, 12:14 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,231 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Collingswood, NJ Member No.: 1,410 Region Association: North East States |
No metal, fortunately, some other crud err I mean foreign bodies though. Have any of you ever found any goggles that fit with face masks? Or do you sacrifice your lungs for your eyes?
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PeeGreen 914 |
Oct 17 2007, 12:20 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I actually use swimming goggles when I use my respirator. They actually work really well, and I have not had anything get in my eyes since.
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lotus_65 |
Oct 17 2007, 01:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,608 Joined: 21-March 05 From: minneapolis, mn Member No.: 3,795 Region Association: Northstar Region |
I actually use swimming goggles when I use my respirator. They actually work really well, and I have not had anything get in my eyes since. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) i don't know if they have the same impact rating, but for low-mid-grade work i'm sure they're fine (especially for nasty grimey work). if you've got really major stuff flying, you could always put regular safety glasses over the swim goggles. |
PeeGreen 914 |
Oct 17 2007, 01:33 PM
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Just when you think you're done...wait, there is more..lol Group: Members Posts: 10,219 Joined: 21-September 06 From: Seattle, WA... actually Everett Member No.: 6,884 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I've actually never had a problem, and the goggles I have are a harder plastic than any safty glasses I have. I guess it does depend on what quality swim goggles you buy as well. Competition goggles are made from tougher and better plastics than your typical swim goggles.
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type11969 |
Oct 17 2007, 02:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,231 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Collingswood, NJ Member No.: 1,410 Region Association: North East States |
I was thinking that the other day, I tried a set a while ago but they were left over from when I was a kid and were obviously too small . . . I guess I'll be hitting a sporting good store later on today. Thanks for the tip!
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