Why must strong laboratory acids be handled with gloves and safety glasses?

1. Strong laboratory acids attack the materials they touch. 2. They can cause serious burns on skin and damage to eyes. 3. A substance that attacks materials in this way is described as corrosive. 4. That is why protective clothing, gloves and safety glasses are worn. _Source: Siyavula Natural Sciences Grade 7 (CC BY 4.0), Laboratory acids_