Abstract: An eyewear retainer of elastic-type material comprised of a first elongated strap that fits around the head of a person and containing closed loops at each end for engaging the bows of a eyewear; a second elongated strap that fits around the neck of a person and connecting to a third connecting strap which engages the midsection of the first and second straps. Mating pieces of hook and loop fasteners are provided at the ends of said third connecting strap for engagement with said first and said second straps, and on the ends of said first strap for engagement with the eyewear.