Can I wear contact lenses on the plane?

Question

In a week, I'll be flying from Australia back to Vietnam. The flight would be around 8-9 hours. I want to wear my contact lenses that time. Can I bring my re-wetting drops onto the plane? Its like only 15ml and I used half of it already.

I'm going to put my solutions inside my check-in bag though. Is it advisable that I wear contact lenses during the flight?

Thanks!

Answer 1

In general yes, but there are three reasons why some people, sometimes, would be better off not doing so.

Lower oxygen supply:  Aircraft are not pressurised to sea-level, and the reduced oxygen does tend to reduce comfortable wearing times.

Low humidity: the relatively dry air in aircraft does tend to exacerbate any tendency to dry-eye discomfort.

The desire to sleep: unless they are designed for it, wearing contacts is a bad idea if you might want to sleep during the flight.

I wouldn't recommend inserting or removing contacts mid-flight: it's not the most sterile of environments.

Answer 2

There shouldn't be any problem with that. Have a safe flight.

You should be fine taking the drops on the plane, also, but the US at least doesn't allow most liquids anymore, last I heard.

Answer 3

Not A problem. have a safe trip

Answer 4

oh totally!!! except you might want to bring your glasses too, if you fall asleep because it is never ever good to fall asleep with contacts on. i always wear contacts on the plane and never have a problem. I am not sure about the 15 ml, but just to be sure i would put it in a travel size bottle.  

Answer 5

I don't think you should!  Even though you have re-wetting drops, I think it would be easier, and more comfortable for you without your contacts constantly drying out.  What about glasses?