[Jewelry making - Article 00006] - [Orchid] Eye protection

[Alma Rands]

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    I am really surprised and chagrined to read that some enamelists 
    and jewelers  are peering into their kilns, doing torch work etc.
    without benefit of protective  glasses. This is really courting
    disaster.  Please, please, please, read the information found in
    scientific  journals and sources such as the National  Eye Institute,
    the Macular Degeneration Foundation, and other institutes devoted to 
    eye research. All of them, and I do mean ALL caution against the
    damage caused  by infrared and ultraviolet light  to unprotected
    eyes. This is not a matter of debate, conjecture, argument, or
    hearsay. Just  don't take  chances. Read the authoritative research
    and get informed about this matter. There  is a huge body of research
    - the results of which can be found on  the internet, attesting to 
    the damage caused by Ultra Violet, and Infra Red rays to the eyes.
    OSHA, has a 26 page document on this. 

    These problems with one's eyes often develop slowly over a period of
    time, but the effects are cumulative, and some - such as Macular
    Degeneration, cannot be helped surgically. Better err on the side of
    caution, and wear  the correct protective glasses.Auralens for torch
    work and Calobar lenses  for those doing kiln work. The Calobar
    glasses can be  purchased from Enamelworks. in Seattle. and Auralens
    glasses are sold by Bullseye Glass. Those  making glass beads using
    borosilicate will need the glasses made specifically for those
    workers. Don't take my word for it. Check it out. Your eyes are too
    important for you to take any chances. 

Alma

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