How about disposable contacts?
Aug 13, 2006 | 6:52 am
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How about disposable contacts?
I have disposable contacts, they come in a little sealed blister packs that contain some fluid. Are these allowed?
They look sort of like these:
http://www.sauflon.co.uk/images/r_im...in_im_cl_2.jpg
They look sort of like these:
http://www.sauflon.co.uk/images/r_im...in_im_cl_2.jpg
Aug 13, 2006 | 7:02 am
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Technically, these are prescription items. Mine show the prescription on the blister packs, too, and like you, I do usually bring one to two extra on trips for each eye, as even though they are monthly disposables, sometimes they wear out more quickly, etc.
It should be that the prescription on the lens is enough, but I suspect from so many eyewitness accounts that they will demand a paper prescription from the doctor as well. I've got one for mine, but it's expired (I ordered online, and when I renew, they just call the doctor to verify).
It should be that the prescription on the lens is enough, but I suspect from so many eyewitness accounts that they will demand a paper prescription from the doctor as well. I've got one for mine, but it's expired (I ordered online, and when I renew, they just call the doctor to verify).
Aug 13, 2006 | 9:48 am
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Just put them in a dark corner of your bag and don't say anything... think of it as your little protest against this whole ruckus - I bet no one will notice. If they do, just pull out your prescription
If you volunteer that you have them, though, particularly without proper documentation, I bet they will be taken away
If you volunteer that you have them, though, particularly without proper documentation, I bet they will be taken away
Aug 13, 2006 | 10:44 am
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Disposable contacts can be bought in many countries from many websites without ever getting a prescription. The liquid they come in will receive the same treatment as any other liquid.
Aug 13, 2006 | 11:00 am
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I don't foresee any issues with contacts. The only thing I see as a problem is when you carry a bottle of saline solution with you. But I wouldn't make an issue of disposable contacts or contacts in their protective case.
Aug 13, 2006 | 11:16 am
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So far everyone who has posted on this thread are talking about sneaking contacts through security or have a guess that they are going to be allowed. I think the scary thing is no-one really knows--- three days after the news. I wonder if Contact lens wearers are going to be shocked when they find out that their expensive lenses will have to be thrown out at security along with their other water based liquids.
Anyone know for sure?
Anyone know for sure?
Aug 13, 2006 | 5:32 pm
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Well just to be safe I just got my OD to write script for both my rewetting drops and the contact cleaning solution. In his description he wrote that these are for the treatement and prevention of conjuntivitius. He and I both laughed at that one. We figure the average TSA screener is going to have no idea what conjuntivitus is and seeing the word itus in it may make him think it is contagous.
However, in reallity I don't think the script will really do much good as eyedrops are specifically prohibited.
However, in reallity I don't think the script will really do much good as eyedrops are specifically prohibited.
Aug 13, 2006 | 5:38 pm
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This thread is turning rather USA and TSA-centered. Over 95% of the worlds population lives elsewhere.
Is there anyone here on FT who tried to sneak some spare disposable contacts past the H2O gestapo at LHR?
Is there anyone here on FT who tried to sneak some spare disposable contacts past the H2O gestapo at LHR?