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Also known as safety glasses, safety goggles, eye protective device, eye protective devices, eye protection, goggles

thumb|upright |Laboratory safety advisory about the importance of protective goggles, 1955

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thumb|upright |Laboratory safety advisory about the importance of protective goggles, 1955

Goggles, or safety glasses, are forms of protective eyewear that usually enclose or protect the area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particulates, water or chemicals from striking the eyes. They are used in chemistry laboratories and in woodworking. They are often used in snow sports as well, and in the sport of swimming. Goggles are often worn when using power tools such as drills or chainsaws to prevent flying particles from damaging the eyes. Many types of goggles are available as prescription goggles for those with vision problems.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “protective eyewear” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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