Abstract: An eye glass frame retainer comprising(a) an elongated band that is lengthwise stretchable, the band of a length to extend about the back of the wearer's head,(b) the band having substantially the same width throughout its length, including end portions thereof,(c) each of said end portions containing a series of lengthwise spaced through perforations sized to stretchably pass an eyeglasses frame stem so as to grip the stem and retain the end portion thereon, when the band is stretched about the wearer's head, exerting endwise force on said band end portions.