<p>Compact spectacles have a lens frame (2) carrying a pair of lenses (1) and a pair of side arms (3) pivotally connected to the lens frame (2). Each side arm forms a sheath (3a) having an open end (31) adjacent the lens frame (2) and through which the latter may be retracted into the sheaths (3a). Ear pieces (3b) carried by the side arms (3) may also be moved to retracted positions relative to the side arms so that the folded spectacles form a compact easily portable unit in which the lens frame is protected against impact and abrasion damage.</p>
