I haven't dealt with that particular issue - but I was wearing glasses at the time and was told to get looser fitting glasses - specifically near the temple area so as not to put pressure on it.  I have since switched to contacts - so it's not really an issue anymore (except, perhaps, with sunglasses!).

I would definitely involve your employer when it comes to your work environment.  You also will need to stay hydrated - so be very careful of the heat as well. 

-Shari

Great advice above, Larry. I was warned about tight fitting glasses and hats for Luca too.

A suggestion for the tight retaining band on the hard hat would be to loosen it and attach some sort of chin strap to keep it in place.

Take care
Mark (Luca's Dad)

Larry,
I am not sure this will help you much as I don't wear a hardhat, but after my rt & left bypass's in Aug 2006 I felt my eyeglasses were impinging on my grafts.
My solution, was having Lasik surgery early 2007 at the Cleveland Clinic and I have since, loved the results. It was more expensive at CC, but I voiced my concerns about the price and they worked with me and offered to do it at the equivalent cost of someone that "had" Vision Insurance and took about $1000 off! With that, it was only about $500 - $700 more than the Lasik "Mills" and with Cleveland Clinic Expertise and Skill. (I figure in 10 yrs, it'll have paid for itself from the lack of purchasing Rx eyeglasses....and I am am enjoying its benefits in the present)

In your case, even with Lasik, you would still need a hardhat and protective glasses, so your quandary is yet to be solved. Do let your Employer know your situation and the vital importance for a custom fitting glasses & helmet.

Best Wishes and take it slow.....you have been through quite a lot!
Diane

I met with Dr.Rasmussen's PA today and we tried my hardat and safety glasses on. He said the band on my particular hardhat rides abut 1 inch above the opening where my STA goes to my brain. So he forsees no obstruction with that. My safety glasses were another issue.. way too tight in the temporal area. I brought along an older pair with meatal frames that we were able to bend as not to cause any pressure in the critical area. I will have to get Severstal to get me a new pair with my current Rx.   Dr. says I can return to work  Monday assuming I pass Company physical.  I will have a short stay however as I have a MRI/MRA/MRP scheduled Oct 6. After the results of that I will probably schedule my left side surgery. Not something I am looking forward to but understand I must get it done. Thanks to all who have responded to my posts and for all advice and support offered.

Well I made a full week back to work. Actuallt working tomorrow for a 6th day. I had no problems physically with strength or stamina. My safety equipment (hardhat and safety glasses) were ok too. It was nice to see some co-workers who were concerned about my well being but some who are not .. oh well. Some derogatory comments such as "zipperhead" "Braindead" "I've seen paper cuts worse than that scar" "With that new bloodflow You should be an Einstein". But it is nice to feel somewhat normal again and to feel useful.. not that my wife hasn't been fully supportive and caring. I guess I am trying to convey I have some normalcy back in my life again and want to thank all posters on MM.com for their responses and support. I am not looking forward to my next surgery but I know it is necessary and will update when it happens.

Hello again Larry....just checking in and checking up on you! Hoping each week gets a little bit better. Do take it slow. You may think you are well, but actually need some more "recovery" time. It is a physical AND emotional healing after a major surgery! Don't worry about the jokes or the scar(s)...wear them proudly...after all, YOU earned them!

I tell my friends I have done my repairs early.....and I'll be there to help them through theirs in a few more years!