Travelling in contact lenses
Contact lenses are ideal for travelling. To help your journey go as smoothly as possible, and to ensure your sightseeing is as comfortable and clear as it can be, make sure you read our handy travel tips.
• You are allowed to carry small amounts (usually up to 100 ml) of eye drops and other liquids with you onto a plane. Volumes greater than that may only be permitted in your checked baggage. Always check with your airline before you fly
• It’s a good idea to bring along two extra pairs of lenses in case you lose or damage your current pair
• Aircraft cabins are often very dry and may cause your lenses to feel less comfortable than usual. Carry a travel size bottle of rewetting drops just in case
• For maximum comfort, consider applying a fresh pair of lenses when you reach your destination
• Consider wearing ACUVUE® daily disposable lenses such as 1•DAY ACUVUE® TruEye® while you travel. Not only will you have a fresh pair to wear every day, but you don’t have to carry around solutions and cases
• Rather than packing a full size bottle of lens solution, opt for a travel size
• When traveling by air, try to keep your lenses, case, and solution in your hand luggage to stop them getting lost in transit
• The pressurised environment in aircraft cabins can cause some bottles and lens cases to leak slightly. To avoid a puddle in your bag, place your lens case and solution in a zip-lock bag before packing
• Always call your optician immediately if you experience any discomfort with your eye