Contact Lenses Tips for Tourists
If you’re planning a trip soon, one of the most important things you’ll need to do is pack the vision correction tools you’ll need to see the world. As much as you may want to leave all your worries behind, it’s important to take extra good care of your eyes when you’re away. Whether you’re hitting the open road or flying the friendly skies, here’s how to plan ahead so you can make the most of your vacation. What to Pack
If you’ll be wearing contact lenses on your vacation, don’t leave home without these essentials: • Contact lenses. Are your contact lenses travel-friendly? 1 Day disposable lenses are easy to use when you travel because there’s no extra equipment required. You just put on a fresh pair of lenses every day and you’re set. But if you wear replacement lenses, be sure to bring more lenses than you usually need for the amount of time you’ll be away. Also, if you’re traveling by plane, pack your lenses in your carry-on luggage. If your checked luggage is lost, you may find yourself in a real pickle
• Solution and a lens case. If you wear 1 Day disposable lenses, you won’t need these extras, but with replacement lenses they are a must. Don’t plan to buy more solution while you’re away. No matter how common the brand is, you never know what you’ll find. It’s also risky to start using a new solution while you’re traveling since your eyes may not be used to the preservatives and other components of a new product. Also, never transfer solution into a smaller container since this can affect sterility. Instead, look for the solution you normally use in travel-size packaging. • Sunglasses. Sunglasses are important even if you wear contact lenses that provide UV protection. Wraparound styles, in particular, are great at shielding your eyes from the sun’s rays. But, keep in mind that not all sunglasses are created equal. Many block only UVB, so make sure your lenses block 99-100% of UVB and UVA rays. It’s also important to remember that you’re exposed to UV rays even on cloudy days.
• Solution and a lens case. If you wear 1 Day disposable lenses, you won’t need these extras, but with replacement lenses they are a must. Don’t plan to buy more solution while you’re away. No matter how common the brand is, you never know what you’ll find. It’s also risky to start using a new solution while you’re traveling since your eyes may not be used to the preservatives and other components of a new product. Also, never transfer solution into a smaller container since this can affect sterility. Instead, look for the solution you normally use in travel-size packaging. • Sunglasses. Sunglasses are important even if you wear contact lenses that provide UV protection. Wraparound styles, in particular, are great at shielding your eyes from the sun’s rays. But, keep in mind that not all sunglasses are created equal. Many block only UVB, so make sure your lenses block 99-100% of UVB and UVA rays. It’s also important to remember that you’re exposed to UV rays even on cloudy days.