10 Tips for Packing Effectively with Contacts (2024)

FAQs

10 Tips for Packing Effectively with Contacts? ›

Place the blister packs with the disposable contact lenses, the travel-sized contact lens solution, and any other necessary supplies in a clear, resealable plastic bag. The ziplock bag should be easily accessible in your carry-on bag for security checks.

Place the blister packs with the disposable contact lenses, the travel-sized contact lens solution, and any other necessary supplies in a clear, resealable plastic bag. The ziplock bag should be easily accessible in your carry-on bag for security checks.

Your contact lens solution is TSA compliant when you adhere to the TSA's 3-1-1 liquids rule, which means it must be in containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. These containers must be placed in a single, clear, quart-sized plastic bag, and each passenger is typically allowed one bag.

Each passenger is limited to one quart-size bag of liquids, gels and aerosols. Common travel items that must comply with the 3-1-1 liquids rule include toothpaste, shampoo, conditioner, mouthwash and lotion.

Some contact lens solutions contain chemicals that typically alarm and may not permitted through the checkpoint. We recommend placing contact lens solutions over 3.4 ounces in your checked baggage.

Before Packing

Liquids, gels and aerosols packed in carry-on must follow the 3-1-1 liquids rule: 3.4 ounces or less per container. 1 quart size, clear, plastic, zip top bag (all liquids must fit in bag) 1 bag per passenger.

In 2020, the FTC amended the Rule, which you can find here. The Contact Lens Rule requires prescribers to give patients a copy of their contact lens prescriptions at the end of a contact lens fitting, even if the patient doesn't ask for it.

Since contact lenses rest on the eye's surface, napping with contacts can cause irritation, dryness, and even serious infections.

What is 123 in contact lenses? ›

These markings may be numbers, such as '123', which, when viewed from the side, should read normally from left to right. Numbers that are reversed or upside down will indicate that the lens is turned inside out.

You are permitted to bring solid cosmetics and personal hygiene items as such lipstick, lip balm and similar solids. Please remember these items must be solid and not liquid, gel or aerosol.

The kind that is completely disposable (handle and all), or the kind where you replace them with cartridges. These are permissible in carry-on luggage with the blade and replacement cartridges. Electric Razors: Electric razors are permitted in both checked and carry-on bags.

How many 3-ounce bottles can I carry on? You must be able to fit all your 3-ounce bottles into a 1-quart bag, which is 6 x 9 inches. This usually equates to nine bottles. FYI, you can use a Ziploc or anything that's about that size, but the TSA doesn't officially approve or disapprove of any bags.

Yes. Whether disposable or reusable, contact lenses should go in clear, quart-sized bags as per the TSA's 3-1-1 liquids rule. Note that each lens case or packet must contain no more than 100 milliliters of liquid and must fit inside the quart-sized bag.

Mascara is considered a liquid; makeup wipes are not a liquid in TSA's rulebook. Cream Blush – Cream blush is a liquid to TSA. Liquid Concealer – Liquid concealer is a liquid and must follow the 311 liquid rule. Lip Balm/Gloss/Lipstick – Lip balm/gloss/lipstick is not considered liquid.

Thus, disposable contact lenses must be in their sealed blister pack. Blistered disposable lenses can be carried in either your hand luggage or checked luggage. In these conditions, it is possible to carry several packs of disposable contact lenses depending on the needs you may have during your stay.

You can use Ziploc bags or a cup to put your lenses in for a few hours. TAKE NOTE: This storage solution requires you to have saline, cleaning solution, or even your re-wetting eye drops in with the lenses. Otherwise, they will dry out. (You do not ever want to store your contact lenses in tap water.

Is there a substitute for contact solution overnight? If you cannot throw your lenses away and can't get to a store to buy new contact lens solution prior to going to bed, you can store your lenses in hydrogen peroxide, saline nasal spray or eye refreshing drops.

The bottom line. When it comes to sleeping with contacts — just don't do it. Taking your contact lenses out at night is annoying but necessary to protect your eyes. Sleeping with your contacts can cause eye pain and irritation and more serious complications like infections and corneal ulcers.

Do contacts need to be in a liquid bag? ›

Yes. Whether disposable or reusable, contact lenses should go in clear, quart-sized bags as per the TSA's 3-1-1 liquids rule. Note that each lens case or packet must contain no more than 100 milliliters of liquid and must fit inside the quart-sized bag.

Most amateur and professional boxing organizations have banned contact lens wear in the ring, while many associations that oversee mixed martial arts (MMA) and professional organizations like the UFC, allow contact lens wear when fighting.

If the lens is coming straight out of the blister pack, it can be inserted without rinsing with a solution. If your lens is stored in a cleaning case, give it a quick rinse with the solution to remove any loose bits of protein that resisted the cleaning process. Always make sure the solution you rinse with is safe!