Ideal Travel Contact Lenses: 'Comfortable for Long Wear' Tops at Approx. 53%, 'Care-Free One-Day Lenses' Supported by About Half

Thorough Investigation into Contact Lens Situations During Travel

Golden Week has ended, and daily life has returned.

Among those who enjoyed long-distance trips and overnight stays after a long time, some may have experienced inconveniences related to contact lenses during their travels, such as 'dry eyes,' 'troublesome care,' or 'forgetting lenses.'

During travel, there are more situations where one spends time in an unfamiliar environment, such as long-distance travel, living in unfamiliar accommodations, sightseeing, and activities. Therefore, for those who use contact lenses, prior preparation, such as spare lenses and care products, is crucial.

So, how are contact lenses actually used and prepared for travel?

This time, in collaboration with Lens-1, we conducted a survey on 'Contact Lenses During Travel' targeting 300 men and women nationwide who responded 'I usually use contact lenses or glasses' in a preliminary survey.

Please refer to this for your next summer travel season.

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'Survey on Contact Lenses During Travel' Overview

Survey Method: Internet questionnaire

Survey Period: April 23, 2026 - April 25, 2026

Respondents: Men and women nationwide who responded 'I usually use contact lenses or glasses' in a preliminary survey

Valid Responses: 300 samples

Questions:

Question 1: Do you change your vision correction method when traveling compared to usual?

Question 2: What is the closest reason for changing your usage method when traveling?

Question 3: Please tell us if you have any reasons or triggers for changing your vision correction method when traveling.

Question 4: Which contact lenses do you use when traveling? (Multiple answers allowed)

Question 5: Have you ever had trouble or failed with contact lenses at your travel destination?

Question 6: Please tell us what you are careful about based on that experience.

Question 7: Do you have any工夫 (ingenuity/工夫) regarding contact lenses when traveling? (Multiple answers allowed)

Question 8: What features of contact lenses do you find attractive for travel? (Multiple answers allowed)

*As a rule, percentages are rounded to the second decimal place, so the total may not be 100%.

6.0% of respondents answered that they 'adjust their contact lens usage' when traveling

First, we investigated whether people change their vision correction method when traveling.

'Using contacts and glasses together when traveling' was 3.0%, 'Usually wear glasses but use contacts when traveling' was 2.3%, and 'Change the contact lenses used' was 0.7%, totaling 6.0% of people who adjust their contact lens usage when traveling.

Other responses were 'Do not change particularly' at 87.7%, 'Change the glasses used' at 4.7%, and 'Usually wear contacts but use glasses when traveling' at 1.7%.

21.6% answered that the reason for changing usage when traveling is 'because care and management are easy'

Next, we asked those who answered that they change their vision correction method when traveling for their reasons.

The most common reason was 'because care and management are easy' at 21.6%.

This was followed by 'No particular reason / just because' at 16.2%, 'Want to avoid fatigue from long wear' at 13.5%, and 'Want to prioritize appearance during travel,' 'Want to change how I see things from usual,' and 'Want to be active' all at 10.8%.

Many responses related to contact lens usage and care were observed.

Practical reasons such as wanting to minimize luggage at the travel destination and not wanting to carry cleaning solution were ranked high.

Choices tailored to the unique enjoyment of travel, such as 'want to prioritize appearance' and 'want to be active,' were also prominent.

In addition, some specific answers regarding the reasons and triggers for changing vision correction methods when traveling are introduced.

Please tell us if you have any reasons or triggers for changing your vision correction method when traveling.

・Because it looks better. (30s, Male)

・Glasses are bothersome to wear for a long time. (40s, Male)

・Usually 2-week lenses. Changing to 1-day lenses means I don't have to carry cleaning solution. (40s, Female)

・I want to enjoy myself with a wider field of vision and free from the hassle of glasses. (40s, Female)

・I wear contacts when traveling because glasses make me look frumpy. (50s, Female)