diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_augments.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_augments.dm
index 3a89b5ced35..27aa817ead1 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_augments.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_augments.dm
@@ -144,6 +144,13 @@
 	description = "A set of corrective lenses that can be deployed & retracted."
 	path = /obj/item/organ/internal/augment/tool/correctivelens
 
+/datum/gear/augment/glare_dampeners
+	display_name = "retractable glare dampeners"
+	description = "A subdermal implant installed just above the brow line that deploys a thin sheath of hyperpolycarbonate that protects from eye damage associated with arc flash."
+	path = /obj/item/organ/internal/augment/tool/correctivelens/glare_dampener
+	allowed_roles = list("Chief Engineer", "Station Engineer", "Atmospheric Technician", "Engineering Apprentice", "Roboticist")
+	cost = 2
+
 /datum/gear/augment/head_fluff
 	display_name = "Custom head augmentation"
 	description = "A fluff based augmentation that can be renamed/redescribed to appear as something else for RP purposes."
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
index 4497b6b262b..0eec562ff4a 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
@@ -422,6 +422,7 @@ BLIND     // can't see anything
 	item_state = "glasses"
 	prescription = 7
 	body_parts_covered = 0
+	canremove = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses
 	name = "sunglasses"
@@ -542,12 +543,15 @@ BLIND     // can't see anything
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/aug/welding
 	name = "glare dampeners"
-	desc = "Protects the eyes from welders."
-	icon_state = "welding-g"
-	item_state = "welding-g"
+	desc = "A subdermal implant installed just above the brow line that deploys a thin sheath of hyperpolycarbonate that protects from eye damage associated with arc flash."
+	icon = 'icons/clothing/eyes/welding_goggles.dmi'
+	icon_state = "welding-aug"
+	item_state = "welding-aug"
+	contained_sprite = TRUE
 	item_flags = THICKMATERIAL
 	flash_protection = FLASH_PROTECTION_MAJOR
 	tint = TINT_HEAVY
+	canremove = FALSE
 
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/aug/throw_at()
 	usr.drop_from_inventory(src)
diff --git a/html/changelogs/geeves-glare_dankeners.yml b/html/changelogs/geeves-glare_dankeners.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..d4d2e6edd48
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/geeves-glare_dankeners.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+author: Geeves
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes:
+  - rscadd: "Added glare dampeners to the augment loadout menu, available to Engineers and Roboticists."
+  - bugfix: "You can no longer remove corrective lenses by hand."
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/icons/clothing/eyes/welding_goggles.dmi b/icons/clothing/eyes/welding_goggles.dmi
index c70d315d3f4..a0df0949c60 100644
Binary files a/icons/clothing/eyes/welding_goggles.dmi and b/icons/clothing/eyes/welding_goggles.dmi differ