Nah, with good filters, the UV radiation doesn't reach your retina. And modern masks have filtered ventilation too (in addition to workplace fume extraction if

Nah, with good filters, the UV radiation doesn't reach your retina. And modern masks have filtered ventilation too (in addition to workplace fume extraction if working indoors). But you need to focus on the workpiece, the gun, the puddle... the whole time. The contrast you get through that filters is shit - can't really see a lot apart from the arc and the puddle (especially if you are older). Being a welder guarantees a lot of eye strain. It isn't like they actually get damaged, but it can be very unpleasant nonetheless. And all that just because of that ultra-bright arc. With augmented reality, you could just see all the things like if there where no filter and the arc wouldn't be there.