[TheForge] mask vs. eyes

[Jerry Smith]

Recently, I needed an MRI for some nerve damage in my right hip. The hospital 
required that I have a high resolution X Ray of my eyes before I could get the 
MRI due to the fact that I forge metal,  various forms of modern welding, grind 
things, etc. I told them that I wear eye protection on top of other safety 
devices, after the eye Xray the tech said that my safety gear really works well, 
no metal in my eyes. The MRI on the other hand indicates that I need to see a 
neurologist.

Jerry




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From: peter fels & phoebe palmer <artgawk at thegrid.net>
To: Blacksmithing List Sponsored by ABANA <theforge at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Mon, November 15, 2010 6:54:26 PM
Subject: Re: [TheForge] mask vs. eyes

When i was diving a lot, i used spit, kelp or a cut potato to rub on the 
fogged surface..worked pretty well.
I've tried 3 of the most popular antifog products with mediocre results, 
at best..
I wear glasses and don't dare go without an additional shield using 
grinders, wire brushes, chipping hammers etc. That's 4 surfaces to 
accumulate crap.
The choice feels like...blind or naked in the sandstorm?