protective glasses, goggles or goggles are a type of protective glasses that are normally used to prevent the entry of materials, such as wood, pieces of metal, water or chemicals into the eyes. They are used in chemistry and carpentry laboratories. They are also used in winter sports as well as swimming. Protective eyewear is commonly worn when working with tools, such as drills or chainsaws, i.e. tools that release chips that can be dangerous to the human eye. There are several types of protective glasses for different uses.

The requirements for protective glasses vary depending on their use, some examples are:.