Ran out of contact lens solution in Kathmandu? Do not rinse or store contact lenses in tap, bottled or distilled water, and do not use saliva or homemade saline. Remove the lenses, use your backup glasses, and obtain a compatible sterile lens-care product before wearing reusable lenses again.
Travellers, trekkers, expatriates and digital nomads sometimes lose a solution bottle, have it held at airport security, or discover that it leaked in their luggage. The safe next step depends on whether you wear daily disposable, two-week, monthly, rigid gas-permeable or specialty lenses. This guide explains what to do—and what not to do—without assuming that every solution suits every lens.
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| Product type | What it does | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
| Multipurpose solution | May clean, rinse, disinfect and store compatible soft lenses when used exactly as directed. | Use only with compatible lenses and follow the stated rubbing, rinsing and soaking instructions. |
| Hydrogen-peroxide system | Disinfects lenses using a special neutralising case and a timed process. | Never place unneutralised peroxide directly in the eye. Use only the supplied system and full neutralisation time. |
| Sterile saline | May be used for rinsing where the lens instructions permit. | Saline alone does not disinfect reusable contact lenses. |
| Contact-lens rewetting drops | May lubricate lenses during wear if labelled for contact-lens use. | They are not a substitute for cleaning, disinfection or storage solution. |
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A clear product photo can prevent confusion between similar boxes. Send the contact-lens brand and full product name, prescription power for each eye, base curve (BC), diameter (DIA), replacement schedule and the name of your usual solution. If you wear toric lenses, include cylinder and axis; for multifocals, include the ADD value. A foreign contact-lens prescription may use familiar numbers, but lens fit and material still matter.
Travelling with a foreign prescription? Read how Vision Concern reviews overseas prescription information, then send your details securely by WhatsApp or call the clinic.
Remove the lenses and do not put them back in merely because they look clean. Water can carry microorganisms, and rinsing later does not undo the earlier exposure. Use backup glasses and obtain professional advice about whether the lenses and case should be discarded. Seek prompt eye assessment if you develop pain, persistent redness, light sensitivity, discharge or worsening/blurred vision.
The CDC recommends using fresh recommended disinfecting solution, avoiding fresh-and-old solution mixing, keeping lenses away from shower and swimming water, and replacing the lens case regularly. The FDA also warns that saline is not a substitute for disinfection and that lenses should not be exposed to any form of water.
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Daily disposable lenses avoid storage solution because each pair is discarded after one use. They can be convenient for flights, trekking and short visits, but they must still match the wearer’s prescription and fitting parameters. Do not buy a different lens solely because the printed power appears similar. If the exact product is unavailable, ask an optometrist whether another option is suitable rather than substituting it yourself.
Planning a trek? See the eye-care guide for tourists in Nepal. For product identification or professional fitting, message Vision Concern or call +977 9841466716.
| Branch | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Lazimpat | Das Tower, near Shangri-La Hotel | 01-4543117 |
| Boudha–Tushal | Opposite KFC, Boudha | 01-4562303 |
| Makalbari | Pragati Chowk, Gokarneshwor | 01-5134042 |
Vision Concern lists ISO certification, International Opticians Association (UK) membership and the Best Patient Service Award 2018 (Ireland) among its trust credentials. Product availability and individual suitability can change, so confirm before travelling to a branch.
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No. FDA guidance says contact lenses should not be exposed to tap, bottled, distilled, lake or ocean water. Use the care system recommended for your lens type.
No. Sterile saline may rinse compatible lenses when directions permit, but it does not disinfect reusable lenses.
Remove the lens. Pain, persistent redness, light sensitivity, discharge or worsening vision needs prompt professional assessment.
Not automatically. Brand, material, base curve, diameter and design affect fit and performance. Ask an optometrist to assess a substitute.
For contact lens solution guidance, fitting or an eye assessment in Kathmandu:
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Medical review: This educational guide does not replace an individual eye examination. Safety guidance is consistent with the US FDA contact-lens solution guidance and CDC contact-lens infection-prevention guidance.
Vision Concern offers:
Yes.
If your frame is in good condition, we can replace only the prescription lenses with options including:
Many international insurance providers may reimburse eye examinations or prescription eyewear depending on the policy. We recommend checking with your insurer before your visit, and we can provide invoices and supporting documentation when required.
