Abstract: A contact lens carrying case comprises first and second storage portions, pivotally attached to each other, along with a latch mechanism for maintaining the first and second portions in a closed orientation. The first portion has a work surface exposed to a user when the case is in the open orientation on which the user can place lens maintenance paraphernalia, and has at least one lens cleaning depression located in the work surface in which a lens can be washed or rinsed. A drawer may be located below the work surface for storage. The second portion contains first and second contact lens storage areas for respectively storing an inventory of right and left contact lenses. A central storage area is located between the contact lens storage areas for storage of ancillary materials, including lens cleaning/rinsing solution, a portable lens case, and or eyeglasses.