The Eskimos carved goggles from caribou antler, as well as wood and shell, to help prevent snow blindness. The goggles were curved to fit the user's face and had a large groove cut in the back to allow for the nose. A long thin slit was cut through the goggles to allow in a small amount of light, diminishing subsequent ultraviolet rays. The goggles were held to the head by a cord made of caribou sinew.
 Traditional Inuit goggles used to combat snow blindness |  Blowtorching goggles and safety helmet |  Aviation goggles as worn by Amelia Earhart |  Swimming goggles |
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