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<p>Goggles, or safety glasses, are forms of <a href="/facts/Eye_protection/18AyUXLY">protective eyewear</a> that usually enclose or protect the area surrounding the eye in order to prevent particulates, water or <a href="/facts/Chemical_substance/EWcXU41d">chemicals</a> from striking the <a href="/facts/Human_eye/a24ua4fy">eyes</a>. They are used in <a href="/facts/Chemistry/SrNqkGVm">chemistry</a> laboratories and in <a href="/facts/Woodworking/JSttCtkP">woodworking</a>. They are often used in snow sports as well, and in the <a href="/facts/Swimming_(sport)/8Dgh6Twk">sport of swimming</a>. Goggles are often worn when using <a href="/facts/Power_tool/6sx4n8nr">power tools</a> such as <a href="/facts/Drill/qTvmmAlo">drills</a> or <a href="/facts/Chainsaw/ndhINGwe">chainsaws</a> to prevent flying particles from damaging the eyes. Many types of goggles are available as prescription goggles for those with vision problems. </p>