The first known goggles for swimming were used by Persian pearl divers in the 14th century, and there is evidence that other divers elsewhere in the world also devised goggles.

Who invented the first goggles?

The first known goggles used for swimming and diving were invented in Persia in the 14th Century. Originally made from polished tortoise shells (hence the transparency) and used by pearl divers, they remained popular for two centuries in the Middle East.

When were safety goggles invented?

First specialized eyewear was developed because there was a need for eye protection in industrial and occupational environments. In 1909, the first safety goggle called SANIGLAS was made by Julius King Optical Company.