Put glasses on the packing list
CDC recommends carrying backup glasses and contact lens supplies when travelling. Pack your prescribed lenses, suitable solution and case where you can reach them. Our suggestion is to keep a small written list of the exact products so a missing item is easier to identify.
Decide what happens during sleep
Remove lenses before sleeping unless your eye-care provider has specifically directed otherwise. On a long journey, plan the removal before you become drowsy. If clean handling and the correct storage routine are difficult, wearing glasses is a practical alternative.
Keep water out of the routine
Do not substitute tap or bottled water for lens solution, and remove contacts before swimming or showering. Follow the replacement schedule throughout the trip. A holiday does not reset it, and leftover solution should not be topped up with fresh solution.
Check practical limits before departure
Check the transport operator’s current rules for carrying liquids and leave time to obtain the correct supplies. Our suggested plan also records where to seek eye care at your destination. If symptoms develop, use your backup glasses and contact an eye-care service.
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