Eye Drops
Eye drops are allowed in carry-on; small over-the-counter bottles follow the standard 3.4 oz rule, while prescription eye drops can exceed it if declared.
Carry-on
Allowed
Checked
Allowed
Carry-on details
Allowed. Most over-the-counter eye drop bottles are well under 3.4 oz (100 mL), so they fit easily within the standard liquids rule in your quart-size bag. Prescription or medically necessary eye drops are exempt from the 3.4 oz limit and the quart bag — you can bring a larger, reasonable-for-your-trip quantity as long as you declare them to a TSA officer at the checkpoint for extra screening.
Checked-bag details
Allowed. No restriction on eye drops in checked baggage.
Quantity limit
3.4 oz (per container)
Special instructions
If your eye drops are prescription or medically necessary, keep them separate from your quart-size bag and tell the TSA officer you're carrying them so they can be screened on their own.
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FAQ
- Do eye drops count toward my liquids bag limit?
- Regular over-the-counter eye drops do, but they're almost always small enough to fit easily. Prescription eye drops are exempt from the 3.4 oz rule if you declare them at the checkpoint.
- Can I bring more than one bottle of eye drops?
- Yes, as long as each over-the-counter bottle is 3.4 oz or less and all your liquids fit in one quart-size bag. Prescription eye drops can exceed that limit if declared.
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Source: TSA — What Can I Bring? · Last verified: 2026-07-31
Final decision rests with the security officer at the checkpoint.