Did you know that over 30 million Americans correct their vision by wearing contact lenses? Contact lenses are not noticeable, rather convenient to put on, inexpensive, and will not affect one's physical appearance. Their benefits make them a popular option – especially since they are easy to store and carry around. If you love your contact lenses, you can even bring them along on your next camping trip, so that you can look your best without compromising your own visual acuity. If you're thinking of wearing contact lenses to your next camping trip, here are 3 tips you should consider.

Use Screw-On Contact Lens Cases

One of the main concerns of bringing contact lenses along on the trip involves where the contact lenses should be stored. If you don't already, store your contact lenses in screw-on cases, as they offer the most protection. They tend to be the most durable out of all of the other options and are less likely to leak. The tight seal offered by the screw on cap also prevents the contents inside from getting contaminated by external factors and conditions.

Choose a Cleaning Solution that Contains Hydrogen Peroxide

Hygiene is of utmost concern on a camping trip. Most Americans forgo contact lenses for eyeglasses, as they are concerned that they won't be able to easily and effectively clean their contact lenses. This is particularly true for those who will not have any access to washrooms or clean and filtered running water. The solution is simple. Use contact cleaning solutions that contain hydrogen peroxide. These cleaning solutions are most effective in disinfecting your contact lenses and killing off bacteria and germs.

Bring Along Spares

You don't want to ruin your trip by accidentally losing your contact lenses or damaging them when you are trying to clean them. Prepare for worst case scenarios by bringing along spare contact lenses just in case. If you're not going to be camping for long periods of time, you might even want to consider purchasing and using one-day contact lenses. These are most convenient and come with the least amount of hassle.

You don't have to compromise and wear eyeglasses instead of contact lenses when you go camping, as long as you're prepared and clean. As contact lenses are a bit more hassle to put on, make sure that you bring along a pocket mirror with you as well. Click here for more information.

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