Abstract: The present invention relates to foldable eyeglasses. The foldable eyeglasses include a first frame member and a second frame member, where each frame member holds a lens, and a first hinge that connects the first and second frame members. The foldable eyeglasses also include a first temple member and a second temple member, where each includes a plurality of foldable or collapsible segments, and first and second temple member hinges, where the first temple member hinge connects the first temple member to the first frame member, and the second temple member hinge connects the second temple member to the second frame member. The first and second frame members and the first and second temple members can fold at each of the first hinge and the first and second temple member hinges, such that the foldable sunglasses can compact into a profile size similar to that of a standard credit card.