Safer: The science behind the new glasses is a closely guarded secret'Stunglasses' That Can Resist A Shotgun Blast From 16ft To Be Issued To 92,000 UK Troops -- The Daily Mail
British frontline troops in Afghanistan are to be issued with new protective sunglasses and goggles that can withstand a shotgun blast at almost point-blank range.
The Sawfly glasses and Bullet Ant goggles are fitted with special lenses made from a secret compound.
They will also protect troops from dirt and debris thrown up by roadside bombs, known as improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
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My Comment: Eye injuries are one of the worse disabilities for soldiers to experience .... if only one eye can be saved, this program would have been worth it.