Regular glasses, bifocals, and sunglasses do not provide the same protection as ______.

• A. safety glasses
• B. sunglasses
• C. goggles
• D. face shield

Answer: (A)

Eye protection must combine impact resistance with good coverage to guard against common shop and lab hazards. Regular glasses, bifocals, and sunglasses aren’t tested or designed to withstand flying particles or splashes, and they often don’t offer adequate protection from the sides. Safety glasses are built to meet impact standards (for example, ANSI Z87.1) and provide shatter-resistant lenses plus side shields or wraparound protection, giving reliable guard against debris that could injure the eyes. Sunglasses mainly reduce glare and UV exposure, not impact; goggles can offer more seal and protection but aren’t the standard everyday eye protection here; face shields protect the whole face but may leave the eyes at risk from particles that can reach from the sides or underneath. So safety glasses provide the appropriate combination of impact resistance and eye coverage for typical hazards.