An
eyeshield is a piece of
football equipment. It is a visor that attaches to the
helmet of a player to protect the eyes. It leaves the mouth exposed and covers the eyes and nose. Only clear eyeshields are allowed in high school football. On the
college level, a tinted eyeshield may be used if the player has eye problems. The
NFL requires a waiver by the trainer and a doctor to wear tinted or reflective visors.