What must you also carry in flying with soft contact lenses?

• A. Corrective flying specs
• B. Sunglasses
• C. Contact lens case
• D. Spare lenses

Answer: (A)

Wearing soft contact lenses in flight means you should have a reliable backup for vision correction. The cabin environment—low humidity, dry air, possible irritation from dust or wind, and occasional fogging of lenses—can make contacts uncomfortable or unusable. If you encounter lens discomfort, dryness, or a need to remove them for any reason, you must still be able to see clearly to fly safely. A pair of corrective flying spectacles provides an immediate, familiar way to maintain your required vision without depending on contact lenses. Sunglasses help with glare but don’t guarantee the needed prescription correction in all flight conditions. A contact lens case is useful for hygiene and storage, and spare lenses can help, but the must-have item for guaranteed corrective vision during flight is a proper pair of corrective spectacles.