johnny... many years ago, my brother used to do arc welding..I made the mistake on numerous times to be looking at the thing my brother was welding, just aa he struck the arc...the eyes feel like someone through sand in them, because the tiny blisters would coat the eyeball... the eyes will get better with time, maybe 3 or 4 days, but don't try to use them to much, I know it is painful, because I have been there...get yourself a mig welder, maybe a 220 volt lincoln (the best) with a automatic lens closure to mitigate the problem...this welder will handle anything you need to weld at home.. Lodas