What do people who need contact lenses do while traveling for an extended period? Questions & Answers › Category: Gear › What do people who need contact lenses do while traveling for an extended period? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Sean Tierney Staff asked 4 years ago Contact lenses – how did you stock up on a year’s worth? Did you buy them abroad? I know where I grew up, you didn’t need a prescription to buy one (even if you did, it was cheap to get a quick eye exam). .