How can I store my contact lenses overnight without Saline Solution??!


Question: I have no solution!!!!!


Answers: I have no solution!!!!!

Well first of all DON'T store them in water....

No. Contact lenses should never be stored in tap water, nor should they be rinsed with tap water. Tap water often contains microorganisms that can latch onto the lenses, encouraging eye infections. Studies have shown that an organism called acanthamoeba is sometimes found in tap water. Acanthamoeba has been known to cause a devastating eye infection that can destroy the cornea, and sometimes the entire eye. Always use a contact lens solution for storing your contacts. Place your lenses in a clean lens case and fill with solution for soaking and disinfecting. Rinse the storage case everyday with sterile rinsing solution, and always allow the storage case to air dry.

If you wear contacts, be careful when it comes to hygiene. Carefully follow your doctor's instructions for disinfecting and caring for your lenses.


It's never a great idea to sleep in your contacts but if you are out of solution and won't be able to get any until tomorrow I would suggest just sleeping in them. Buy your solution in the am and clean them then.

just put them in a glass of water...you want to keep them moist.... have done it many times

P.S. put the glass somewhere so that it won't be drank by accident :oP

Do you have any eye drops handy?
They would work.
Worst case scenario- sleep with the contacts in.

Do you have any cleansing solution, or eye drops? You can try using those to keep them moist. Have any purified bottled water?

You ether have to leave them in or throw them out.Ive left mine in over night several times with no problems.I once had a friend that would leave his in for 4 or 5 days straight which I don't recommend.The only side effect Ive ever had was really dry eyes the next day.Don't put them in just water!





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