Editing Goggles (section)

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{{for|1969 children's picture book|Goggles!}}
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{{short description|Forms of protective eyewear that do not enclose the nose}}
[[File:Your Quota Two eyes that see Protect them 2012 002 7217 xg94hq433 crop.tiff|thumb|upright |Laboratory safety advisory about the importance of protective goggles, 1955]]

'''Goggles''', or '''safety glasses''', are forms of [[Eye protection|protective eyewear]] that usually enclose or protect the area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particulates, water or [[Chemical substance|chemicals]] from striking the [[human eye|eye]]s. They are used in [[chemistry]] laboratories and in [[woodworking]]. They are often used in snow sports as well, and in the [[swimming (sport)|sport of swimming]]. Goggles are often worn when using [[power tool]]s such as [[drill]]s or [[chainsaw]]s to prevent flying particles from damaging the eyes. Many types of goggles are available as prescription goggles for those with vision problems.