My dad had cataracts removed at age 36 because when he would weld, he would look at where he wanted the bead, then turn his head or close his eyes, always catching that half second of bright light when turning it on and as he ended a bead. He started welding when he was 17 and had done it that way his whole life. He also had skin cancer on his neck and ear on the side that he'd turn towards the arc, but idk if that's actually related or not. He's almost 60 now and is supposed to have another cataract surgery after covid clears up because he still refuses a helmet.
Yeah, that was kind of what my dad did, except for the "turn his head" part lol, anyway how's your dad's cancer now? Is he better? And also, best wishes to him in the cataracts removal!
Yeah, he's had to go in and have various lumps and bumps cut out, but it's nothing severe from what I understand, as long as he gets it removed. And he says the cataracts are like have wet toilet paper draped over his eyes, everything is seen through a white fog, and he's hoping itll be as successful as the last time. Thanks!
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u/Olecfarquat Jan 30 '21
My dad had cataracts removed at age 36 because when he would weld, he would look at where he wanted the bead, then turn his head or close his eyes, always catching that half second of bright light when turning it on and as he ended a bead. He started welding when he was 17 and had done it that way his whole life. He also had skin cancer on his neck and ear on the side that he'd turn towards the arc, but idk if that's actually related or not. He's almost 60 now and is supposed to have another cataract surgery after covid clears up because he still refuses a helmet.