Regulations for Carryons - Contact Lens

[Tigger22]

I haven't flown since the new regulations were put into place. I understand about the 3 oz or less in the quart bag - my question is about medications. I see that you can bring your meds and pass them thru the screeners. I have several meds & supplements I plan to do just that...my question is for anyone who are contact lens wearers. I have recently been put on daily wear contacts. I'm thinking that these would be considered with the medications, because they are prescriptive. If my checked bags don't make it, I'm in trouble without my contacts.

Anyone have any experience with this? I can't seem to find the answer anywhere, and we leave tomorrow night.

Thanks

 

[Lewisc]

For domestic flights contact lenses and solutions come under the medical exception. You're not limited to 3 oz and they don't have to be in your quart zip lock bag. They should be seperately declared, just take them out the same time you take out your qt zip lock bag.

 

[Tigger22]

Thanks so much. I did see something about saline solutions, but no where does it say the actual contact lens themselves!

 

[cbrfan]

I always carry my extra contacts in my carryon. As far as saline, the TSA website said it wasn't subject to the 3 oz. limit. But I would check your airline's policy as they sometimes differ from the TSA.

 

[bavaria]

I always carry my extra contacts in my carryon. As far as saline, the TSA website said it wasn't subject to the 3 oz. limit. But I would check your airline's policy as they sometimes differ from the TSA.

it is the TSA policy which applies, not the airline. TSA is responsible for passenger screening, not the airlines.

 

[RLevy29]

Contacts and solutions are fine. The solution should be in a 3 ounce or smaller bottle.

 

[bavaria]

Contacts and solutions are fine. The solution should be in a 3 ounce or smaller bottle.

actually, saline does not need to be in a 3oz or smaller bottle - it is exempted from the 3-1-1 rule

from TSA's website

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;

 

[cbrfan]

it is the TSA policy which applies, not the airline. TSA is responsible for passenger screening, not the airlines.

Yes, TSA is responsible for the legal end of what is allowed. The airlines sometimes have tighter restrictions. Although I don't know why they'd check.

 

[CarolA]

Yes, TSA is responsible for the legal end of what is allowed. The airlines sometimes have tighter restrictions. Although I don't know why they'd check.

And then of course some TSA agents get to play "lets make up our own rules today"

(I have never seen an airline have a policy on saline)

 

[salmoneous]

I just throw a couple pairs of lenses in my quart baggie and pack the rest. If something were to happen to my checked bag, I could survive with the ones in the baggie for a week or so (just have to pick up a case and saline and use them as weekly lenses).