eye shield

Blocks bright light

A protective covering worn over or around the eyes to guard against light, debris, or impact.

Eye shields range from simple plastic guards attached to helmets to medical devices protecting eyes after surgery.

The welder lowered his eye shield before striking an arc.

Athletes, patients, and industrial workers all use various forms.

Related

protective · safety glasses · lens · face · safety · sunglasses · welding · glare · shade · UV · blue light · splash · splash guard · guard · tinted · cornea · retina · blink

Categories
Opposites
protection vs exposure

eye shieldnaked eyes

Unassisted human vision

open face · vulnerability

protective equipment vs hazard source

eye shieldflying debris

Objects hurled through air

bright light · UV rays · welding arc · sparks · projectile

protective gear vs. corrective/aesthetic eyewear

eye shieldglasses

Corrective eyewear or tumblers

eyeglasses · spectacles · reading glasses · contact lenses · monocle

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G