Contact Lens Solution for Carry-On
Oct 28, 2011, 6:56 am
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Contact Lens Solution for Carry-On
Hi All,
Quick question. I'm getting annoyed by having to throw away my contact lens solution (300 ml) bottle because it doesn't meet the 100 mL or less requirement for liquids. This is when I carry-on luggage, and not checked-in. I know that they have the smaller bottles of contact lens solution, but for my brand (Alcon Replenish), they seem to only come as a freebie when you buy the larger bottle.
I do most of my travel in Asia (especially domestic China). I do realize that in the USA, TSA allows you to bring contact lens solution above the 100 mL requirement as it qualifies as a medical supply. However, that doesn't apply here in China.
I am considering transferring my contact lens solution to a smaller bottle (100 mL). But am concerned that it will no longer be sterile. I would buy a premium bottle, of HDPE material. Have you done this, and would you be concerned?
Thanks!
Quick question. I'm getting annoyed by having to throw away my contact lens solution (300 ml) bottle because it doesn't meet the 100 mL or less requirement for liquids. This is when I carry-on luggage, and not checked-in. I know that they have the smaller bottles of contact lens solution, but for my brand (Alcon Replenish), they seem to only come as a freebie when you buy the larger bottle.
I do most of my travel in Asia (especially domestic China). I do realize that in the USA, TSA allows you to bring contact lens solution above the 100 mL requirement as it qualifies as a medical supply. However, that doesn't apply here in China.
I am considering transferring my contact lens solution to a smaller bottle (100 mL). But am concerned that it will no longer be sterile. I would buy a premium bottle, of HDPE material. Have you done this, and would you be concerned?
Thanks!
Oct 28, 2011, 8:40 am
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Hi All,
Quick question. I'm getting annoyed by having to throw away my contact lens solution (300 ml) bottle because it doesn't meet the 100 mL or less requirement for liquids. This is when I carry-on luggage, and not checked-in. I know that they have the smaller bottles of contact lens solution, but for my brand (Alcon Replenish), they seem to only come as a freebie when you buy the larger bottle.
I do most of my travel in Asia (especially domestic China). I do realize that in the USA, TSA allows you to bring contact lens solution above the 100 mL requirement as it qualifies as a medical supply. However, that doesn't apply here in China.
I am considering transferring my contact lens solution to a smaller bottle (100 mL). But am concerned that it will no longer be sterile. I would buy a premium bottle, of HDPE material. Have you done this, and would you be concerned?
Thanks!
Quick question. I'm getting annoyed by having to throw away my contact lens solution (300 ml) bottle because it doesn't meet the 100 mL or less requirement for liquids. This is when I carry-on luggage, and not checked-in. I know that they have the smaller bottles of contact lens solution, but for my brand (Alcon Replenish), they seem to only come as a freebie when you buy the larger bottle.
I do most of my travel in Asia (especially domestic China). I do realize that in the USA, TSA allows you to bring contact lens solution above the 100 mL requirement as it qualifies as a medical supply. However, that doesn't apply here in China.
I am considering transferring my contact lens solution to a smaller bottle (100 mL). But am concerned that it will no longer be sterile. I would buy a premium bottle, of HDPE material. Have you done this, and would you be concerned?
Thanks!
Oct 28, 2011, 9:39 am
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I see the 2 oz bottle for sale when searching Google Shopping. Walgreens is listed and when I search their website, the Walgreens local to me carry it in store. So maybe you can stock up in the States the next time you are here.
Oct 28, 2011, 11:11 am
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You could also try an eye care practitioner to see if they have sample sizes available. I typically get a bottle or two (small / travel size) when I pickup a supply of contacts. I save them for travel use...not at home.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Oct 30, 2011, 6:09 pm
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I also keep a small stash of dailies as an option for short trips. For longer trips, or if you want to use your more than daily contacts, you can always refill the sample bottles of solution. The small bottle I use has a cap that seems permanently fixed but just pops off if you wedge something between the cap and bottle. I do this when I don't have any sample sizes handy from the optometrist.
Oct 31, 2011, 7:54 am
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I also keep a small stash of dailies as an option for short trips. For longer trips, or if you want to use your more than daily contacts, you can always refill the sample bottles of solution. The small bottle I use has a cap that seems permanently fixed but just pops off if you wedge something between the cap and bottle. I do this when I don't have any sample sizes handy from the optometrist.