Traveling with Contact Lens Solution
Feb 5, 2007, 12:57 pm
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Traveling with Contact Lens Solution
Do you put your contact lens solution in the allowed "quart bag" when you go through security? Are we supposed to? I for one do not and have not been questioned.
Feb 5, 2007, 1:41 pm
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Feb 5, 2007, 1:48 pm
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I toss it into a separate bag which has liquid meds in it - haven't been given any questions over it yet <knock on wood> - and that usually includes a 2oz or 4oz multi-purpose solution plus a 3 oz cleaning solution.
Feb 5, 2007, 1:54 pm
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Feb 5, 2007, 2:31 pm
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Saline is considered one of those OTC/Medical items -- doesn't belong in the single baggie you're permitted, but should be pulled and thrown in the bin with the baggie separate from the luggage. Never been stopped/questioned, occasionally they peek at the bin (but only occasionally) and haven't had a problem or threat as the case may be.
Feb 5, 2007, 6:23 pm
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I've put liquid/gel meds with perscriptions in a separate gallon size ziplock bag and put the other liquids in the quart bag and presented both. I haven't had a problem yet.
Feb 7, 2007, 7:40 pm
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we're not talking about generic toiletries but an "exception" item per TSAs own regulations!
Feb 7, 2007, 7:54 pm
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"please" 
or at least taking a look first for yourself 
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...d-items.shtm#2
or at least taking a look first for yourself http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...d-items.shtm#2
Saline solution - You are allowed to carry up to 3 oz., of eye drops in a clear, one-quart plastic bag. Volumes greater than 3 oz. must be declared to the Security Officer and cannot be carried in your clear, one-quart bag.
Feb 7, 2007, 7:56 pm
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Your wish be our command.....
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm
IN particular... the part reading:
To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint:
All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm
IN particular... the part reading:
To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint:
All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
Feb 8, 2007, 6:34 am
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Your wish be our command.....
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm
IN particular... the part reading:
To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint:
All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtrav...ted-items.shtm
IN particular... the part reading:
To ensure the health and welfare of certain air travelers there are no limits on the amounts of the following liquids, gels and aerosols you may carry through a security checkpoint:
All prescription and over-the-counter medications (liquids, gels, and aerosols) including KY jelly, eye drops, and saline solution for medical purposes;
Feb 8, 2007, 9:28 am
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I haven't had any problems with carrying contact lens cleaner or multi-purpose solutions in larger than 3 oz bottles (admittedly I haven't tried taking a 12 oz bottle through, nor would I want to drag that much along with me). As I mentioned above, I toss them in a separate baggie with a couple other liquid meds and nobody's had an issue with them yet (I also have a note from my doctor which says I will be traveling with contact lens solutions).
Oct 11, 2008, 10:16 am
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Any further updates on this? I had LASIK about 8 years ago but my vision has deteriorated. So I'm going to the optometrist on Monday to get contacts. It's been at least 10 years since I wore contacts, so I've never had to deal with the liquids nonsense. Do people have trouble carrying saline/disinfectant through security?