a protective device for being removably attached to a pair of eyeglasses includes a pouch into which the eyeglasses can be inserted , without removal of the attachment elements . the pouch is inverted between a retainer configuration wherein the eyeglasses are held to the head of a user and a cover configuration wherein the eyeglasses are lodged within the pouch . a positive closure permits the pouch to be closed in both the retainer and cover configurations and opened for insertion and removal of the eyeglasses .