Pirate costume staple (8)

I believe the answer is:

eyepatch

(Other definitions for eyepatch that I've seen before include "Cover for optic injury" , "Optical injury cover" , "Pirate's facial attire" , "socket cover" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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