Abstract: An eyeglasses case or contact lens case cover having a pouch (10, 34) sized and shaped to receive a pair of eyeglasses (12) or a case (36) for contact lenses for storage; a closure (14, 38) hingedly attached to the pouch (10, 34) and sized, shaped, and positioned so that it can be pivoted away from the pouch (10, 34) to facilitate the insertion or removal of a pair of eyeglasses (12) or a case (36) for contact lenses from the pouch (10, 34) and pivoted into contact with the pouch (10, 34) to protect a pair of eyeglasses (12) or a case (36) for contact lenses contained therewithin; and at least one magnetic fastener (16, 40) including a first member (18, 42) attached to the inside of the pouch (10, 34) and a second member (20, 44) attached to the inside of the closure (14, 38) in position to releasably engage the first member (18, 42) when the closure (14, 38 ) is pivoted into close proximity to the pouch (10, 34).