safety glasses; protective eyewear
Wasei-eigo term for stylish protective glasses worn in public against pollen, UV rays, or dust, rather than industrial safety goggles.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from eye-care glass
I wear protective glasses as a measure against hay fever.
Stylish protective glasses have been increasing lately.
Variant spelling with a middle dot; less common but seen in some product names.
Wasei-eigo from English 'eye care' + 'glass'. Not a direct loanword; coined in Japan.