Eye protection

In some applications, regular eye wear, if manufactured from high-impact materials, can be worn with removable side shields.

Oversized spectacles are also manufactured, designed to sit over the users normal eye wear.

Eyecup goggles completely cover the eye socket to give all-round protection.

[1] Like eyecup goggles, they have adjustable or elasticized headbands and are equipped with direct or indirect ventilation ports to allow air in and prevent fogging.

Hoods are made of non-rigid material for use in confined spaces and of collapsible construction for convenience in carrying and storing.

A respirator is a device designed to protect the wearer from inhaling particulate matter, including airborne microorganisms, fumes, vapours and gases.

Debris such as dust, dirt, and small rocks can be picked up by the wind and fly into one's eyes.

Prolonged exposure to UV rays can cause cataracts, macular degeneration, and other eye conditions that can lead to vision loss.

Serious and irreversible damage can occur when chemical substances contact the eyes in the form of splash, mists, vapors, or fumes.

When working with or around chemicals, it is important to know the location of emergency eyewash stations and how to access them with restricted vision.

[2] Personal protective equipment devices for chemical hazards: The human eye is sensitive to intense light because it damages the retina and can even blind the individual.