An assistive listening device detachably securable to a temple frame of eyeglasses. A carrier engages the frame and has one or more clips to which the instrument housing attaches. The housing contains a speaker, microphone and amplifier circuitry. The power supply comprises a battery pack accessible through a door in the housing. The device is turned "on" and "off" by a closing or opening of the door. A sound conducting tube carries sound from the speaker to the ear of the wearer.