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What Causes Redness And Soreness Of Eyes?

my partner has spent the day in the same room with some that was welding, he didnt use a mask, but did not look art the light directly. Nearly 12 hours later, he has just woken up with really red, sore eyes, puffed and he cant move the eyes or stand the light. what could it be?
Thu, 22 May 2014
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Welding sparks are infrared light can cause maculal burn. Should give rest to eye by giving pad. Refresh tear eye drop should be applied 3times daily.Can take levocetrizine and combiflam tablet. After one week you should become normal.
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What Causes Redness And Soreness Of Eyes?

Welding sparks are infrared light can cause maculal burn. Should give rest to eye by giving pad. Refresh tear eye drop should be applied 3times daily.Can take levocetrizine and combiflam tablet. After one week you should become normal.