Protective glasses can be helpful to both patients and clinicians, and they are a common part of many operatories. These glasses are designed to protect the wearer's eyes from spray and debris during dental procedures. Some protective glasses feature magnification in the lenses and others are tinted to protect the wearer's eyes from dental lasers and other lights. It is important to have protective eyewear available, and for the glasses you keep on hand to be comfortable and fit properly so they can function as they are designed to for both patients and clinicians.