Oh My Eyes!

[Grow4me]

I've been vegging with my T-5. Connected the HPS 600 yesterday. The plants love it, but my eyes can't stand the light. I saw some 'grow glasses' on Amazon. Any suggestions on which are best? The prices vary greatly, I'm hoping the 15 dollar ones will do the trick.

 

[jumpincactus]

Remember you get what you pay for. You need protection from the HPS light. At 15 I will assume they are Chinese imports. I wouldn't trust them but that's just my opinion.

These glasses or top notch in the optics area. Truer color rendition for your eyes and easier to spot maladies and deficiencies than with other types of eye wear.

I use Method 7 glasses, pricey as hell, but aren't your retinas and eyes worth it? Peace

https://www.methodseven.com/

 

[Grow4me]

Remember you get what you pay for. You need protection from the HPS light. At 15 I will assume they are Chinese imports. I wouldn't trust them but that's just my opinion.

These glasses or top notch in the optics area. Truer color rendition for your eyes and easier to spot maladies and deficiencies than with other types of eye wear.

I use Method 7 glasses, pricey as hell, but aren't your retinas and eyes worth it? Peace

https://www.methodseven.com/

Thanks! I had no idea. Will get some asap!

 

[DemonTrich]

just ordered the 59.00 ones. "budget" hos glasses I take it. been wanting a pair for a while now and was going to order the 15.00 elcheapo ones on amazon last week but decided to wait.

 

[Grow4me]

just ordered the 59.00 ones. "budget" hos glasses I take it. been wanting a pair for a while now and was going to order the 15.00 elcheapo ones on amazon last week but decided to wait.

I stayed to long in the light last night, my eyes are still bothering me. I'll reduce exposure until my glasses arrive.

 

[Power OG]

Grow 1 glasses and Apollo make some for under 40$ , id look at them 1st imo method 7 are a waist of money.

 

[jumpincactus]

Hazards of high-intensity discharge lights

Metal halide lights and other high-intensity discharge lights – frequently used in indoor and outdoor facilities – can lead to eye injuries, according to the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries.

High-intensity discharge lights are available in three basic types: metal halide, mercury vapor and high-pressure sodium lights. Metal halide and mercury vapor lights are used in warehouses, warehouse-type retail stores and sports facilities. High-pressure sodium lights often are used for street and highway lighting. When these lights are turned on, they can produce potentially harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation. Washington L&I stresses that this is not a concern as long as the light is undamaged. However, cracked bulbs or covers can expose workers to harmful UV radiation, often without an individual even being aware.

Possible health effects range from skin irritation and temporary loss of vision to severe skin burns and long-term damage to the eye’s cornea, depending on the length of exposure. Washington L&I warns that the onset of symptoms and health effects from overexposure to UV radiation is often delayed.

To protect against high-intensity discharge light hazards, the department recommends workers:

• Know where these light sources are located in their work area and how the lights can become hazardous.
• Be familiar with how to report observations of broken glass and cracked bulbs and covers, as well as incidents in which lights may have been struck with equipment or other objects.
• Be aware that the lights may still work even when damaged.
• Know how to take proper safety precautions when inspecting or replacing lights. For example, properly disconnect the power when removing bulbs, and always check exposed electrical contacts with an appropriate sensor before making contact.

 

[Grow4me]

Grow 1 glasses and Apollo make some for under 40$ , id look at them 1st imo method 7 are a waist of money.View attachment 535755

Thanks! Like all 'projects' the unexpected startup cost will be rewarded at harvest time.

 

[Grow4me]

Grow 1 glasses and Apollo make some for under 40$ , id look at them 1st imo method 7 are a waist of money.View attachment 535755

I turned the t5 back on and ordered these, thanks. I guess common sense would have been nice. Can't imagine what I was thinking. I've been reading for months but haven't seen one word about eye care. After searching the subject I now see clearly.

 

[Grow4me]

I got the 22 dollar glasses from Amazon, they seem to do the trick. Check it out. With and without. Day 4 of flower! How do they look?

 

[garylee]

The HID's don't seem to bother me to much but when I step into one of the rooms with all gravitas I'm really glad I got a pair of these glasses. They were about $20 at the grow store. I guess Method 7 makes the best pair so I'll probably drop the cash for a pair one of these days.

 

[DemonTrich]

I scored the 14.00 apollo and LOVE them. 4 yrs of working in my flower room....it's a wonder I still have vision left. Night and day difference in the flower room.