Eye protection

Eye protection refers to protective clothing for the eyes, which comes in many types depending upon the threat that is to be reduced.

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Safety glasses protect against flying debris but may also protect against visible and near visible light or radiation.

Related Topics:
Light - Radiation

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Sunglasses protect against high levels of visible and ultraviolet light. Welding glass is a more extreme implementation of the same idea, suited to the more intense light generated during welding; it can also be used to stare directly at the sun (i.e. to view a solar eclipse).

Related Topics:
Sunglasses - Visible - Ultraviolet light - Welding - Solar eclipse

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