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Old 01-12-2018, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dwmh View Post
Regarding welding lenses for Ali, I used to use Honeywell clearways visor number CV85/5W/EU, these are about £20 (from memory) in the UK (lens only) They were recommended on one of the forums and do indeed cut out the flux glare when welding Ali. They give a good clear view, BUT one week when doing a lot of Ali welding I was getting zigzag patterns around my peripheral vision (similar to a migraine I believe) I therefore bit the bullet and bought Kent's headgear and lenses. They are fantastic and give great clarity to the weld pool. I have not had vision problems due to welding since (though caffeine can give me the same zigzag patterns).
Kent's stuff is very reasonably priced, but to get it to the UK is expensive with shipping and customs charges. However you get what you pay for in life.
Hope this helps.

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Dave

Sounds like you get myopic migraines. I'm get them from time to time and have to lie down with my eyes closed until it passes. Sometimes they bring a bad headache. Not pleasant
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