Are Contacts Lens Allowed as Carry-On?

Question

I want to bring two small packets of contacts with me. Meaning I'll be bringing TWO Contact Lens only in it's original unopened little plastic thing; not the box. One for my left, one for my right. I'm not bringing any solution.

Do I still need to put it in a ziplock bag?

Answer 1

i just did it last week. I didn't give it a second thought. I had them in my carry-on bag which went through the screener. (but maybe they just overlooked them). My other toiletries were in my checked baggage.

Answer 2

Any liquids, gels and aerosols (3 oz. and under) in your carry-on need to be in your ziploc bag.

Now...if you just keep it in  your carry-on and don't say anything, they probably won't notice or care. BUT, if they do, it could cause you a lot of unneeded hassle. For the limited effort and expense of putting it in a ziploc, I'd say better safe than sorry.

Answer 3

If there is no liquid involved, you don't.  I travel with mine in their cases with no problem.  If you are soaking them, then you should put them in a plastic bag.  Otherwise, don't worry at all!

Answer 4

Friggin ridiculous, isn't it?  We're asked by society to clean ourselves and have good hygiene, but if you travel anywhere they don't allow over a certain amount of toothpaste, mouthwash, soap, even lipstick or shave cream.

Good grief!!!

Answer 5

i didn't put it in a bag and i had two boxes of it!  i didn't get any trouble, though to be safe i'd do it anyway me thinks.