Stares at the eyewear (7)
I believe the answer is:
goggles
This clue could be a double definition.
'stares at' is the first definition.
'goggles' can be an answer for 'stares' (I've seen this before). I am unsure of the 'at' bit.
'eyewear' is the second definition.
(I know that goggles is a type of eyeglasses)
'the' is the link.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for goggles that I've seen before include "Spectacles worn to protect the eyes" , "Stares open-eyed, with special specs" , "Eye-protectors" , "Protective glasses as for welders" , "Swimmer's glasses?" .)