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PhrasesAt the PharmacyAvete soluzione per le lenti a contatto?
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Avete soluzione per le lenti a contatto?

Do you have contact lens solution?

Pronunciation

so-lu-TSYO-ne — four syllables. 'Lenti a contatto' — LEN-ti a kon-TAT-to.

When to use it

Ask at a pharmacy when you have run out of contact lens solution while travelling.

What it means

'Soluzione per le lenti a contatto' is the full phrase. You can shorten it: 'soluzione per lenti'. Types: 'soluzione multifunzione' (multipurpose solution, most common), 'soluzione salina' (saline only), 'liquido per lenti rigide' (rigid lens solution). Italian pharmacies and parapharmacies stock these without prescription.

Variations

Avete anche i contenitori per le lenti?

Do you also have lens cases?

Lens cases ('contenitori') are often sold separately or bundled with solution

Avete collirio per gli occhi stanchi?

Do you have eye drops for tired eyes?

'Collirio' = eye drops. 'Occhi stanchi' = tired eyes — very common product in Italy

Ho gli occhi rossi. Cosa mi consiglia?

I have red eyes. What do you recommend?

Red eyes may need antibiotic eye drops (prescription) or simple lubricants (OTC)

Mini Dialogue

— Avete soluzione per le lenti a contatto? Ho dimenticato la mia a casa. — Sì, abbiamo la multipurpose solution. Preferisce una marca specifica? — No, qualsiasi va bene. — Questa è ottima ed economica. — Ha anche il contenitore? Il mio era nel bagaglio smarrito. — Sì, ce l'abbiamo. Glielo metto con la soluzione.

— Do you have contact lens solution? I forgot mine at home. — Yes, we have multipurpose solution. Do you prefer a specific brand? — No, anything is fine. — This one is excellent and economical. — Do you also have a lens case? Mine was in my lost luggage. — Yes, we have one. I will include it with the solution.

Cultural Note

Italian pharmacies ('farmacie') carry a full range of optical accessories and eye health products, especially since opticians ('ottici') are separate shops and are not open 24 hours. The pharmacist can advise on eye drop types: lubricants ('lacrime artificiali'), vasoconstrictors (for redness), and antihistamines (for allergic eyes). Prescription antibiotic eye drops for conjunctivitis require a doctor's note.