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If you have bad eyesight, as I do, packing can be a bit more complicated than for those with 20/20 vision .

I’ve worn contact lenses since I was 13 years old and have gotten the hang of it. Keeping up with that habit means I also have to pack contact lens solution when I travel- another liquid taking up space in my 3-1-1 toiletries bag.

But the advantages over glasses are plentiful, so I continue to make contact solution a priority on my packing list .

Traveling with contacts and contact lens solution doesn’t have to be a pain as long as you’re prepared. 

Quick Notes About Contacts

The types of contacts you have may affect the type and amount of contact lens solution you travel with.

• Hard Contacts: Hard contacts, also known as rigid gas permeable, were common early on in vision technology, but now are mostly reserved for specific conditions. They stay focused and don’t dry out eyes as much as soft contacts. They do, however, need to be “broken in” to give your eyes time to adjust. These contacts also require more upkeep than soft contacts and need different solution that may not be as easy to find while traveling.
• Soft Contacts: Soft contacts, on the other hand, are flexible and can get dislodged in your eyes. They’re much more common for all prescriptions and are fairly easily replaced. But because of their materials, they dry out much faster, especially while in dry places like airplanes. This means you are more likely to need eye drops in addition to your solution. They come in formats like dailies, which you change every day, and others that should be replaced every two weeks to a month. Dailies have their advantages, but take up more room in your luggage.

How to Travel with Contact Lens Solution

Traveling with contacts is only slightly inconvenient, but it’s traveling with solution that adds to your already limited TSA liquids bag . As always, we recommend taking only what you need, and also making sure your bottles are as leak-proof as possible.

The Solution? Pack travel sized bottles of contact lens solution.

It’s fairly easy to find TSA-approved bottles of solution at home, but not always overseas, especially in your preferred brand.

If this is the case, you may need to buy a full-size bottle of solution overseas (and pack it in your checked luggage or throw it away at the end of your trip if you’re traveling carry-on only ) or resort to wearing your glasses.

We don’t recommend decanting your contact lens solution from its original bottle due to hygiene reasons.

Don’t rely on your contact lens solution being a “medically necessary liquid” and therefore exempt from the 3-1-1 rule. 

While you may be lucky, some contact lens solutions will test positive for certain chemicals that are not allowed through the screening checkpoint. The TSA recommends only traveling with contact lens solution bottles of 3.4 oz or less in your carry-on luggage. I’ve had to throw my small container of contact solution away when traveling in the UK .

Things like this can vary by country and even by the agent you encounter when passing airport checkpoints.

Where to Find Contact Solution When You Travel

The more common solutions, like multi-purpose solution, are easily found in most countries, but will usually be a different brand. I’ve traveled through Australia , Asia , and Europe and never had trouble finding it . At stores like Boots and 7-Eleven, you should be able to find Western brands as well.

If you use a hydrogen peroxide system, however, you may need to bring enough to last for your entire trip. It pays to do your research before you go to make sure it’s available abroad. We suggest reaching out to the manufacturer to see if they know of the product’s distribution in the countries you intend to travel to.

In addition, people with sensitive eyes and allergies to certain solutions should pack enough for their trip unless they have confirmed the solution will be available at the destination. Otherwise, it might be a better option to forego contacts and stick to glasses for the brunt of a trip to cut back on the amount of liquids you actually need to pack .

Travel-Sized Contact Solution

The largest solution size we’ve found that fits a 3-1-1 bag is 2 oz. The next size up is 4 oz, which is larger than the 3.4 oz (100 ml) maximum. Even searching for “travel size contact solution 3 oz” results in a list of products of 2 or 4 ounces.

Carry-On Considerations: If you’re traveling carry-on only for your trip, you may want to pack multiple bottles of the 2 oz size solution into your 3-1-1 bag. This may mean that you have to pick up some other liquids at your destination (like shampoo, for example). Or you can invest in solid toiletries and not have to worry.

Here are some 2 oz options:

• Biotrue, 2 oz . You can buy singles or a pack of 4 for the same price per unit.
• Opti-Free Puremoist, 2 oz . This option comes with a free lens case.
• Renu MultiPlus, 2 oz, pack of 3 .

Contacts Cases

There are many contacts cases on the market, but the most important feature is a tight-fitting, leak-proof lid. Some come with a zippered container, tweezers, and a mirror for ease of taking out like this one on Amazon. I’ve personally found screw-top containers to be more secure than the hinged designs, but all cases differ. Test yours out prior to travel!

The biggest thing to remember when it comes to traveling with contacts is to change the solution and clean the case frequently to avoid infection and irritation. Also make sure to add solution so that they don’t accidentally dry out overnight.

Side note: Contact lens cases are great for people who don’t wear contacts, too! They can transport smaller amounts of cream makeup and lotions/potions to help you save space.

Additional Tips for Traveling with Contacts and Solution

• Always wash your hands with clean water before taking out or putting in your contacts. This can be a problem in developing countries, so you might want to travel with hand sanitizer or wet wipes . If you use hand sanitizer first, make sure your hands dry before touching contacts/eyes. Many recommend pouring a bit of contact solution over their fingers for extra cleansing.
• Change your contacts when your doctor recommends. I write the date that I should change contacts in marker on the blister pack as a reminder.
• Bring a backup pair of contacts and glasses. In case your contacts rip or you lose them, you’ll have both another pair and your glasses as a last resort.
• Pack your doctor’s prescription just in case. Most countries should let you refill your prescription overseas so it never hurts to have it. Also throw in your solution of choice so that you don’t have to use a random brand and so you can ask the pharmacist by showing them the bottle.
• Put your contacts and glasses in your carry-on , not your checked bag. You’d hate for your bags to get lost with your contacts inside! It’s also good to keep your contacts and solution with you to keep your flight comfortable .
• If your eyesight allows, a cheap pair of readers from the drugstore can be an easy alternative to your nice glasses for travel. It’s not so devastating if you break them (or lose them). Prescription sunglasses and goggles might be right for active travelers as well.

Tips for Traveling with Contacts On a Flight

• Consider using a lens re-wetting solution during the flight. This solution is thicker than a cleaning solution and may help your contacts feel more comfortable in dry airplane air.
• Wear glasses for long flights, especially if you’ll be sleeping. This will help prevent tears to the cornea and eye infections. You can put in your contacts once you land.
• Drink plenty of water so that your eyes stay hydrated.
• Wash your hands before touching your contacts, but don’t handle them in the airplane bathroom. It’s covered in germs. If you drop a contact in the airplane bathroom, it’s safer to throw it out and use a new one. 

Do you have any other tips for traveling with contacts and contact lens solution?

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Written by Caroline

Caroline Eubanks is a native of Atlanta, Georgia, but has also called Charleston, South Carolina and Sydney, Australia home. After college graduation and a series of useless part-time jobs, she went to Australia for a working holiday. In that time, she worked as a bartender, bungee jumped, scuba dived, pet kangaroos, held koalas and drank hundreds of cups of tea. You can find Caroline at Caroline in the City .

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August 31, 2016 at 8:27 pm

Eye infections are very serious. Never decant lens solution from one container into another. It will no longer be sterile and is a risk of infection. Also, use clean fresh solution every single day. If you are traveling somewhere where you wouldn’t drink the water, then be sure to dry your hands after washing and before inserting your lenses. Take extra pairs of lenses – they are not that expensive. Also, snap a photo of your prescription on your phone is n case you need it. Sleep in your lenses only rarely, and only if your eye doctor says it’s OK for you.

August 31, 2016 at 9:19 pm

If it’s not long term travel, dailies are worth every penny. I’ve had less discomfort, infection and itching since I switched and I no longer need to lug around solution with me (or before that, in earlier years, a heating unit). A month of dailies takes up very little room and is extremely light.

September 5, 2016 at 8:32 am

I carry a small eye-drop bottle with solution in it in my purse while out for the day. If a little dirt gets in your eye or your eyes start feeling dry, you can use this to save the day. It also makes a nice backup amount of solution. If it is a long or potentially rough day outdoors I also often bring a lens case and my glasses with me, just in case! I’d love to try the daily disposables for my next trip as it seems infinitely easier. As a tip for those coming to India where I live, eye solution is much more widely available now, but still not available in every medical shop. Worthwhile to get what you need in larger cities and towns before heading out. If you are struggling to find it in the local medical shop, try the chain beauty store Health and Glow (tell them to look as many employees don’t seem to know they carry it) or look for a place that sells eyeglasses as they most likely sell contacts and solution. Eye glasses can be a great bargain in India if you are looking for a backup pair!

November 17, 2020 at 8:01 pm

As others have mentioned, decanting eye solutions from one bottle to another is EXTREMELY dangerous and can lead to an eye infection that can blind you. Carry around unidose eye lubricant vials that you can open if your eye is irritated and you are on the roads.

September 10, 2016 at 1:47 am

Love this post! I wear hard contact lenses and user Clear Care (hydrogen peroxide) cleaner. I got rid of all of my toiletries to make room for 8-100ml sized bottles.

I left home with 4-100ml bottles and ran out in about 3 months. At the time, I was in Vietnam and went to about 10+ eye care stores and pharmacies – none of them carried Clear Care or AOSept (the brand in Asia). Long story short, here is the list of countries/places in Asia that carry AOSept or ClearCare that I’ve seen so far:

ClearCare: – Japan

AOSept: – Kuala Lumpur – Singapore – Hong Kong (I stocked up in HK on a 24-hour layover) – Taiwan

Hopefully this helps someone else looking for ClearCare while traveling!

September 13, 2016 at 9:17 am

THANK YOU for sharing that list! I’m sure it will help someone else in a similar situation.

October 9, 2016 at 4:57 pm

I just learned that a nighttime bonfire in the desert can mean a harsh wake up call in the morning. When I took them out at night no problem but even with clean hands in the morning it was a rough instillation!! I realized that there was probably schmootz on them from ash and sand and I never gave them a good wash before I put them back in my eyes! 😫

October 9, 2016 at 7:39 pm

That sounds painful!

December 8, 2016 at 12:05 am

I’ve never had an problem with solution passing as medically necessary. I use a 3 oz bottle and keep it in a separate ziplock bag. I’ve only tried in the US though.

October 22, 2017 at 7:01 pm

Thanks for posting this! I recently started wearing contacts and have been stressing about packing solutions for my 3 week backpacking trip next year.

December 29, 2016 at 6:14 pm

I used to be able to travel with my hydrogen peroxide contact cleaning solution with no problems. Recently had it confiscated at my home airport (failed the strip test) but replacement sailed through return airport (passed the strip test). I called my regional TSA headquarters and spoke with senior person to ask what the official position is – “I don’t know.” Basically, cross your fingers and hope for the best.

January 9, 2017 at 7:12 pm

Ugh how annoying! I think that’s it for everything- cross your fingers!

March 30, 2018 at 11:53 pm

I use extended wear astigmatism contacts and I pack my pairs in their sterile containers, I put in one pair, leave them in for the ~month I’m supposed to, take them out and never put them back in my eyes again and replace them with a new pair. So my best solution is no solution 😉 😉 (sorry, pardon the pun). I recommend extended wear contacts to anyone with an eye prescription, it’s like not needing glasses/contacts.

April 3, 2024 at 10:31 am

Hydrogen peroxide is not always allowed through security, and it can sometimes cause your bag to test positive. I wear rigid gas permeables, and have found that Sereine extra strength cleaner works well enough for during a vacation. However, it is very hard to find. This site has the best options: https://dryeyeshop.com/collections/lens-cleaning-disinfection . I also look for hydrogen peroxide in a pharmacy as soon as I land.

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If you are going to be traveling it can be a hassle to have to carry large bottles of contact lens cleaning solutions around and it can take up quite a bit of space in your luggage especially if you are traveling with a smaller bag. Plus, if you are going to be traveling by plane, there are restrictions set by TSA on how much liquid you can take in your carry-on luggage.

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Travel Size Contact Lens Solution

These days there are plenty of manufacturers that make smaller bottles of solutions which are small enough to be taken with you on your carry on bags and small enough to not take up. Let’s take a look at some top brands, where you could find travel size bottles, and some must-have contact lens travel accessories.

Can you bring contact lens solution on a plane?

You absolutely can bring contact lens solutions on a plane, but since they are a liquid they are also subjected to TSA’s 3-1-1 rule . This rule indicates that each passenger may only carry liquids, gels, and aerosols in travel-sized containers that are no bigger than 3.4oz, each passenger is limited to a 1-quart sized bag and 1-bag per person.

This doesn’t mean that you can’t take anything over 3.4oz, but if you have anything over 3.4oz you will have to put it into your checked-in luggage. If you are not planning on checking in any luggage then you should keep everything under the 3.4oz TSA rule and ensure that it all fits into your quart-sized bag so you can keep it with your carry-on bag, If you find yourself having too many types of liquids in your quart-sized bag you should really think about what you are taking with you. Things such as shampoo and conditioner could easily be substituted for a solid soap and conditioner so you don’t have to keep it with your 3-1-1 rule bag. There is a small version for everything else you need, including contact lens solution. Here are my favorites.

Opti-Free Puremoist Multipurpose Solution

Ingredients: Sodium Citrate, Sodium Chloride, Boric Acid, Sorbitiol, Aminomethylpropanol, Disodium Edta, Two Wetting Agents (Tetronic 1304+ And Hydraglyde Moisture Matrix [Eobo-4]-Polyoxyethylene-Polyoxybutylene]) With Polyquad (Polyquaternium-1) 0.001% And Aldox** (Myristamidopropyl Dimethylamine) 0.0006% Preservatives.

Bausch + Lomb Biotrue Multi-purpose Solution

Another one of my favorites is this Biotrue solution that is made by Bausch + Lomb. This solution is designed to match the same PH as your natural tears and helps clean, remove protein deposits, disinfect, rinses, and store soft contact lenses. Using a lubricant that is also naturally found in your eyes, this solution helps retain the moisture in your contact lenses for all-day comfort while wearing. Lastly, Biotrue keeps the beneficial tear proteins in your eye in their natural state which act as your eye’s natural defense against inborn germs.

Ingredients: Hyaluronan, Sulfobetaine, Poloxamine, Boric Acid, Sodium Borate, Edetate, Disodium and Sodium Chloride and Preserved with a Dual Disinfection System (Polyaminopropyl Biguanide 0.00013% and Polyquaternium 0.0001%).

Blink (Acuvue) RevitaLens

RevitaLens was once branded by Johnson & Johnson Vision as Blink RevitaLens but recently made the change over to Acuvue RevitaLens you may still find many of these in their old box design as the Acuvue design is brand new, This solution is designed to clean, rinse, disinfect, and store your soft contact lenses and is great at loosening and removing protein and other deposits that generally accumulates on your contact lenses while you are wearing them. RevitaLens does all this while providing you with a comfortable lens perfect for all-day wear.

Ingredients: alexidine dihydrochloride 0.00016% and polyquaternium-1 0.0003% as preservatives/disinfectants, boric acid, sodium borate, TETRONIC 904, edetate disodium, sodium chloride, and purified water.

Bausch + Lomb Renu Multi-Purpose Solution

Renu by Bausch + Lomb is one of those contact lens solutions that has been around for as long as I can remember. This is a multi-purpose solution that helps dissolve protein build-up and helps loosen and remove any accumulation on your contact lenses. This solution is designed with a triple disinfectant system that has a unique formula that leverages 3 types of disinfectants to provide you with exceptional disinfection. The solution also conditions and hydrates your soft contact lenses and provides you with up to 20 hours of moisture and comfort for all-day wear.

Ingredients: poloxamine, poloxamer 181, diglycine, sodium citrate, boric acid, sodium borate, edetate disodium, and sodium chloride and preserved with a triple disinfectant system (polyaminopropyl biguanide 0.00005%, polyquaternium 0.00015% and alexidine 0.0002%).

Clear Care Plus Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution

Clear Care is not your typical contact lens solution it is a hydrogen peroxide-based solution that is designed to give your contact lenses the best cleaning you could possibly get from a solution. BUT you should ensure that you understand how to utilize a hydrogen peroxide contact lens solution before you attempt to use Clear Care.

With Clear Care, you will be leaving your contact lenses in the provided holder for at least 6 hours to ensure that the hydrogen peroxide is neutralized before attempting to insert the contact lens into your eyes. You should NEVER rinse your contacts with a hydrogen peroxide-based solution such as Clear Care and apply it directly onto your eyes. This could potentially sting and cause a chemical injury to your eyes . This type of solution will always give you the cleanest and fresh contact lens but always make sure you are following the instructions provided by the manufacturer when using hydrogen-peroxided based solutions.

Ingredients: Micro-Filtered Hydrogen Peroxide (3%), Sodium Chloride (0.79%), Stabilized with Phosphonic Acid, a Phosphate Buffered System, Pluronic 17R4 (a Cleaning Agent), and HydraGlyde Moisture Matrix (EOBO-21 – Polyoxyethylene-Polyoxybutylene, Especially for Silicone Hydrogel Soft Lenses).

Other Essentials For Traveling With Contact Lenses

Having contact lenses that are comfortable all day is important especially if you are traveling with your contact lenses. Another thing that should be packed along with your contact lens solution would be rewetting drops. These drops are designed to moisturize your contact lenses at any time while you are wearing your contact lenses and is a quick way to ensure that you have that all-day-lasting comfort. Rewetting drops are also ideal for anyone who is wearing extended-wear contact lenses to remoisten your contact lenses upon awakening. Here are some of my favorite rewetting drops out available:

Blink Contacts Lubricant Eye Drops

Blink for contact lenses is one of my favorite rewetting drops that are currently available on the market today. These drops utilize hyaluronate which is a substance that is naturally found in your eyes and it forms a moisture cushion between your eyes and the contact lenses to help keep your eyes comfortable. It also is fortified with electrolytes that are naturally found in your tears and can be quite beneficial. Blink Contacts help your eyes maintain a stable tear film which in turn reduces the amount of discomfort that you would normally get from wearing your contacts for extended periods of time. These drops are ideal for anyone that is experiencing any type of dryness or discomfort while you are wearing contacts, this is especially prominent for individuals who work for extended periods of time in front of digital devices, or in low-humidity environments.

Ingredients: Purified Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Boric Acid and is Preserved with the OcuPure Preservative (Stabilized Oxychloro Complex (0.005%).

Opti-Free Puremoist Rewetting Drops

This is my second favorite brand when it comes to rewetting drops and is designed to work best with their Opti-Free Puremoist contact lens solution but you don’t necessarily have to pair the two up to have great results. Using the Puremoist rewetting drops throughout your day will help get rid of any particles that may have gotten on your contact lenses and causing your eyes to feel dry. It also will help reduce and prevent protein deposit build-up on your soft contact lenses to provide you with an overall more comfortable contact lens throughout your day. These rewetting drops are perfect when you are out and about on the go to provide your contact lenses with a boost of added moisture to your contact lenses to ensure they are moist and comfortable for you to wear for the rest of the day.

Ingredients: Citrate/Borate Buffer and Sodium Chloride, with Edetate Disodium 0.05% and Polyquad (Polyquaternium-1) 0,001% Preservatives and Rim-100 (PEG-11 Lauryl Ether Acid) and Tetronic 1304.

Bausch + Lomb Sensitive Eyes Rewetting Drops

Another great brand of rewetting drops to help combat contact lens dryness is the Sensitive Eyes rewetting drops made by Bausch + Lomb. Designed to help with dryness by effectively lubricating and rewetting the soft contact lens you are currently wearing. These drops also help remove any particulate matter that may have come in contact with your contact lenses, as well as reduce the deposit build-up on your contact lenses. These lenses are ideal for anyone with sensitive eyes and is a gentle and effective way to help minimize discomfort from dryness.

Ingredients: Boric Acid, Sodium Borate, Sodium Chloride, Sorbic Acid (A Preservative) (0.1%, preservative), Edetate Disodium (0.025%, preservative)

Refresh Contacts Contact Lens Comfort Drops

Last on this list of rewetting drops is Refresh Contacts. This rewetting drop is designed to provide you with a boost of moisture to help soothe dry eyes that are being caused by your contact lenses. Not only does it provide relief for your dry eyes, but the solution is also specially designed with a lubricant that will help retain the moisture in your contact lenses to provide you with all-day comfort and protection. This is a great one if you want one with a less harsh preservative, as the Purite used as the preservative breaks down fairly quickly so very minimal will get to your eyes.

Ingredients: Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, Sodium Chloride, Boric Acid, Sodium Borate, Decahydrate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Chloride, Purified Water, and is Preserved with PURITE® (Stabilized Oxychloro Complex).

Other Useful Items For Traveling With Contacts

When it comes to your eyesight, it is honestly better to be overprepared than be underprepared. When I am traveling I like to carry at least two pairs of glasses just in case one breaks. It is also best practice to be organized when it comes to the items you need to see, you wouldn’t want to get your glasses all scratched up or lose contact lenses so it’s best to stay organized. Here are some other useful items to help you stay organized while traveling with contact lenses.

Rosenice Contact Lens Case 2 in 1

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If you are traveling, this case is perfect for you to be able to carry your glasses as well as your contact lenses all in a single case. This case is double-sided with one side holding your glasses, and the other side your contact lenses. The contact lens side has a built-in mirror to help you insert or remove those contact lenses, and comes included with a contact lens case however you can fit most other contact lens cases in there as well if you wanted to use your own. It also includes two bottles you can use to fill up with solution and some tweezers so you don’t contaminate the contacts when taking them out of the case. On the glasses side, the case is lined with protective flannel which is soft and could protect the glasses from scratches.

DualCase Eyeglass and Contact Lens Case

This case gives you the best of both worlds in a single compact case. You can put your contact lenses into the case that is mounted on the top of your case and still be able to fit a pair of glasses in the case as well. One major downside to this case is that if you have glasses that are on the larger side, you might not be able to fit your glasses in this case with the contact lens case mounted to the top. The contact lens case is also not interchangeable which means you will have to remove the case and put it through a proper deep cleaning by boiling it every once and a while. Other than that this is a great case for anyone looking to carry both their contacts and glasses in the same case.

iClear Ultrasonic Contact Lens Cleaner

For those of you who don’t like cleaning your contact lenses the old fashion way by putting it in your hand and rubbing it you can get an ultrasonic cleaner. With one of these you can just put the solution you generally store your contacts in and pop your contacts in there and the machine will use ultrasonic vibrations to clean your contact lenses. The entire process takes 2 minutes and the cleaner comes included with a storage case, tweezers, and a suction rod to help you put your contact lenses in if you need it.

Contact Lens Travel Cases

If you already have a case for your glasses but only need a case for your contact lenses there are plenty of options out there. Most travel cases these days come with the little tweezers to help you pick up your contact lenses and sometimes also include a little bottle that you can fill up with solution. Here are some options.

Simple Contact Lens Case

These come in a pack of 4, which is great because you should be switching out your case once every 3 months anyway. Unfortunately, you don’t get to choose the colors and they are completely random, but if you just want a simple case these are great.

Disney Character Contact Lens Case

These character cases are a must-have for the hardcore Disney fan and come available in a couple of different characters including Mickey, Donald, Minnie, Goofy, and Daisy. It comes included with the tweezers to help you handle your contacts.

Stylish Contact Lens Case

For those of you who like shiny things, these are available in colors such as rose gold, and silver. It comes included with a bottle for the solution, tweezers, and the contacts case.

Cute Contact Lens Case

These cute character cases come in a variety of colors and include tweezers and a suction rod to help you insert your contacts. These come in a random pack of 4.

Fabric Contact Lens Case

This is a fabric-wrapped contact lens travel case that is available in a variety of different prints. It comes included with the contact lens case, a bottle for the solution, a suction rod, and a set of tweezers all in a compact designed case.

Final Thoughts

Aside from these items, the only other thing you are going to need is your contact lenses and you are ready to travel. There is nothing worse than forgetting to carry a contact lens solution or a case when you are traveling. Also, remember to always bring at least one pair of glasses to have as a backup and also allows you to give your eyes a break from contact lenses towards the end of the day.

It is also important to note that if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), contact lens solution is generally an eligible item for you to use your FSA and HSA cards on.

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Can You Bring Contact Solution on a Plane? A Contact Lens Travel Guide

With roughly 45 million people in the US wearing contacts, one question often asked by people preparing to travel by air is “Can you bring contact solution on a plane?”

For travellers who wear contact lenses, there is so much more to know. In fact, when we stop and think about it, we probably know these things. In the rush of preparing for a trip, they just might not be top of mind. So this guide is a good little refresher. For example, you need to stay hydrated., and you shouldn't sleep on the plane with them in. And what about once you get to your destination?

Can You Bring Contact Solution on a Plane

The short answer is yes, you can. You also need to think about spare glasses, a case, and rewetting eye drops.

Traveling with contacts is more than bringing along a bottle of cleaning solution. Follow these tips to prepare for your next trip.

What to Pack Before Your Trip

When packing for your trip, there are a few items you need to put in your carry-on bag. These are the items you’ll need in case your luggage doesn’t make it to your destination when you do.

Travel Size Contact Solution

Buy a travel size bottle of solution. Do not try to transfer solution from a big bottle into a smaller bottle.

You contact solution is sterile and transferring it yourself will introduce contaminants. This will put your eyes at risk for an infection.

Travel size bottles are going to hold about 2 ounces of liquid. This should last you a week or two.

If you are planning on traveling longer than that, pack more than one bottle. Bring enough to not worry about running out while traveling.

You can also pack a regular sized bottle in your checked luggage. That way you’ll be sure to have your preferred brand and solution formula, in case it’s not sold where you’re travelling.

Lens Rewetting Drops

Flying is dehydrating and your contacts will feel the effects.

Rewetting drops are not a cleaning solution. They are a thicker solution that will keep your contacts moist in your eyes. Release one drop at a time in each eye as needed.

Clean Storage Case

You need a clean place to store your contacts at night or while you are not wearing them. A case will keep them moist and free of contamination.

A Pair of Glasses

Bring a pair of glasses, even if you don't plan on wearing them. You'll be thankful to have them if something unexpected happens, such as an eye infection or injury.

Extra Pair of Contacts

You don't want to be hundreds or thousands of miles from home and lose a contact. If you brought your glasses you'll be wearing them for the rest of the trip.

Bringing an extra pair of contacts will let you keep on seeing glasses-free. You probably won't need them, but they take up a small amount of space, so it can't hurt.

Contact Lens Solution TSA Rules

As long as you follow the 3-1-1 rule* you will be ok with TSA. The container of liquid must be 3.4 ounces or less.

Pack your liquids containers in 1 quart-sized clear zip-top bag. You get 1 bag per person to hold your liquids, aerosols, gels, creams and pastes.

* 3-1-1 rule: 3.4 oz bottle or less; 1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag; 1 bag per passenger

The Dailies Option

Instead of messing around with cleaning solution and spare pairs, consider getting dailies. Daily contacts are worn for one day and then thrown away.

Since each contact is in its own small package, they are TSA approved. You won't need to pack cleaning solution.

Plan out a pair for each day and a couple days extra. Then if you lose a contact, it isn't a problem.

Since they come in their own package, there’s no need for a storage case or to make sure they don't dry out. They’re always ready to wear.

Plus, there’s no fear of contamination, since you won't open them until you go to put them in. Make sure to wash your hands before you start though.

On the Plane

Bring a bottle of water with you on the plane. You can either bring an empty bottle to fill or buy one after you go through security.

Drink the water and use the rewetting drops while on the plane. The air in planes is low in humidity and this will wreak havoc on your contacts. This USA Today article talks about the effect of low humidity on our nose, which is right under our eyes! Of course they’re both going to be affected.

It is best to use the rewetting drops every hour or so. This will maintain healthy moisture levels.

International Flights

Consider waiting until you get to your destination to put your contacts in. This is even more important if the flight is longer than three or four hours.

Definitely follow this advice for international flights that are over ten hours. Why bother putting them in if you are only going to take them out once you are on the plane?

Sleeping on the Plane

If you plan on sleeping on the plane you definitely need to take your contacts out. Sleeping while wearing contacts is one of the worst things you can do.

Your eyes are already dry from the plane, and now sleeping restricts the oxygen getting to them. This can cause microscopic tears in your cornea.

These tears are then at risk for an infection. With all the germs present during travel, it’s good to take precautions and and not let your eyes be vulnerable.

Plan Ahead and Travel Smart

To answer the question, can you bring contact solution on a plane? Yes, you can, as long as you follow the rules.

Flying with contact lenses is not complicated. You just need to plan ahead by buying TSA approved, travel-sized bottles of solution.

Put your contact solution in your carry-on. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. If you sleep on the plane, take your contacts out first. You may want to save yourself the trouble and wait to put your contacts in until you get to your destination.

Perhaps the easiest way to travel with contact lenses is to not bother with contact solution at all. Consider switching to daily lenses and have a fresh pair of contacts every day.