An eyewear retainer apparatus includes at least one elongate member adapted for being connected to the temples of a pair of eyeglasses and a light assembly connected to the elongate member. The light assembly can comprise a housing and a transparent or translucent cover member that can be removably attached to the housing. The transparent or translucent cover member can include a logo or other indicia engraved or printed on the surface of the cover member. The light assembly can illuminate the logo.