Eyeglasses case or contact lens case cover

Claim 1

An eyeglasses case or contact lens case cover comprising: (a) a pouch sized and shaped to receive a pair of eyeglasses or a contact lens case for storage; (b) a closure hingedly attached to said pouch and sized, shaped, and positioned so that it can be pivoted away from said pouch to facilitate the insertion or removal of a pair of eyeglasses or a contact lens case from said pouch and pivoted into contact with said pouch to protect a pair of eyeglasses or a contact lens case contained therewithin; and (c) at least one magnetic fastener comprising a first member attached to the inside of said pouch and a second member attached to the inside of said closure in position to releasably engage said first member when said closure is pivoted into close proximity to said pouch, wherein: (d) said pouch is made from two pieces sewn together; (e) said closure is an extension of one of said two pieces; (f) said one of said two pieces comprises: (i) an outer layer made of cloth; (ii) an intermediate stiffening layer; (iii) an intermediate padding layer; and (iv) an inner layer made of cloth; and (g) said intermediate stiffening layer is not contained in said closure.