Q. How safety goggles and eye protection goggles are different?

Both safety goggles and eye protection goggles are same. The major difference is that of terminology. Eye protection goggle is a generic term applied to all types of goggles that are used for protecting the eyes from any kind of hazard. For example hazards in industrial settings as well as from other sources like water. This is the reason why swimmers and divers also use eye protection goggles. Safety goggles denote the use mainly in industrial settings.