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A protective cover for eyeglasses is provided comprising a pair of complementary tubular members that are fitted over the temples of a pair of glasses, each tubular member having sufficient elasticity to stretch to completely cover the lenses of the eyeglasses and contract enough to fit snugly aroun

A protective cover for eyeglasses is provided comprising a pair of complementary tubular members that are fitted over the temples of a pair of glasses, each tubular member having sufficient elasticity to stretch to completely cover the lenses of the eyeglasses and contract enough to fit snugly around the temples. In an alternative embodiment, fabrics with less elasticity may be used in connection with additional features, such as shirred fabric, snaps, elastic bands, pull cords, clips, or hook and loop fasteners in combination with elastic tabs, just to name a few.

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1. A protective cover for eyeglasses having lenses and opposing temples, said protective cover comprising a pair of tubular members, said tubular members being adapted to alternately slide over said temples and said lenses to cover and prevent damage to said lenses and slide off said lenses to cover

1. A protective cover for eyeglasses having lenses and opposing temples, said protective cover comprising a pair of tubular members, said tubular members being adapted to alternately slide over said temples and said lenses to cover and prevent damage to said lenses and slide off said lenses to cover only said temples when said eyeglasses are being worn. 2. The protective cover of claim 1, wherein said tubular members are elastic. 3. The protective cover of claim 1, wherein said tubular members include an opening at either end thereof, said opening being adapted to stretch to receive said temple and to stretch around said lens. 4. The protective cover of claim 1, wherein said tubular members are approximately 3 to 4 inches in length. 5. The protective cover of claim 1, wherein said tubular members are elastic enough to conform to the shape of both said temples and said lenses. 6. The protective cover of claim 1, wherein said eyeglasses further include a nose bridge separating said lenses, wherein said tubular members are adapted to cover said lenses but not cover said nose bridge. 7. The protective cover of claim 1, wherein said tubular members includes hook and loop fasteners and elastic tabs. 8. The protective cover of claim 7, wherein said eyeglasses further include a nose bridge separating said lenses, wherein said tubular members are adapted to cover said lenses but not cover said nose bridge. 9. A protective cover for eyeglasses having lenses and opposing temples, said protective cover comprising a pair of elastic tubular members of approximately 3 to 4 inches in length having an opening at either end thereof, said opening being adapted to stretch to receive said temple and to stretch around said lens, wherein said tubular members are adapted to alternately slide over said temples and said lenses to cover and prevent damage to said lenses and slide off said lenses to cover only said temples when said eyeglasses are being worn. 10. The protective cover of claim 9, wherein said tubular members are elastic enough to conform to the shape of both said temples and said lenses. 11. A method for protecting the lenses of a pair of eyeglasses also having a pair of temples, said method comprising the steps of:providing a protective cover for said eyeglasses, said protective cover comprising a pair of tubular members having a front opening and a back opening at either end thereof, said tubular members being elastic enough to conform to the shape of both said temples and said lenses;sliding each of said temples through said front opening, through each of said tubular members and out of said back opening;sliding and stretching said tubular members over and around said lenses so as to completely cover said lenses when protection of said lenses is desired; andsliding and stretching said tubular members off of said lenses while remaining on said temples when coverage and protection are no longer desired.