Contact Lens Solution | Transportation Security Administration (2024)

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We recommend placing contact lens solutions over 3.4 ounces in your checked baggage. For more prohibited items, please go to the 'What Can I Bring?' page. The final decision rests with the TSA officer on whether an item is allowed through the checkpoint.

Contact Lens Solution

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.

Can you pack disposable contact lenses in hand luggage? You're allowed to fly with sealed disposable contact lens blister packs in both your hand luggage and checked bags. You can also pack non-disposable lenses in a small amount of solution (usually no more than 100ml) in a contact lens case within your hand luggage.

Over-the-Counter Eye Drops

Under TSA's 3–1–1 rule, these are allowed in your carry-on luggage in containers of 3.4 ounces or less.

Medication in liquid form is allowed in carry-on bags in excess of 3.4 ounces in reasonable quantities for the flight. It is not necessary to place medically required liquids in a zip-top bag. However, you must tell the officer that you have medically necessary liquids at the start of the screening checkpoint process.

Liquids, gels and aerosols that are 3.4 ounces (100mL) or less and fit in a clear, sealable one quart-size (liter-size) bag are allowed. You may have to take them out at airport security so they can be screened separately.

There are many different types of solutions used with contact lenses, and any can cause a toxic reaction, such as: Cleaning solutions. Rinsing solutions. Disinfecting solutions.

Contact lens solution: These items are considered to be essential non-prescription medications. You are allowed to carry volumes greater than 100 ml (3.4 oz.) in your carry-on baggage. These liquids must be declared to the Screening Officer separately.

Are makeup wipes liquid for TSA? Makeup wipes, baby wipes and other wet wipes do not count as liquids, so can be taken through security. However, makeup is one area that can be confusing because many types of makeup are liquid-like in nature. Makeup can be expensive, so you want to avoid this being confiscated!

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.

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Medications in pill or other solid forms must undergo security screening.

Placing these items in the small bag and separating from your carry-on baggage facilitates the screening process. Pack items that are in containers larger than 3.4 ounces or 100 milliliters in checked baggage. Any liquid, aerosol, gel, cream or paste that alarms during screening will require additional screening.

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.

Contact Lens Solution

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.

Medications can be packed in a pill box. However, it is usually best to keep medicines in labeled containers provided by your pharmacist. TSA does not require medications to be in their original, labeled, prescription containers. However, using the original containers may limit delays or additional questioning.

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. Only the items mentioned above are permitted in your carry-on bags.

Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible. TSA officers may instruct travelers to separate items from carry-on bags such as foods, powders, and any materials that can clutter bags and obstruct clear images on the X-ray machine.

Contact Lens Solution TSA Rules

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.

Spray, Gel, Liquid, Cream, Pastes, and Roll-On deodorants need to be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces and placed in a clear quart-sized baggie.

Yes, they do sell it, but once you purchase it in the terminal, beyond the security check point, what are you going to do with it? It cannot be taken on the plane as it's part of the liquids ban.