Contact lens packages with sliding or tilting lens transfer and methods of handling

A contact lens package comprising:

• a base comprising:
• a base cavity that houses a contact lens and packaging solution;
• and
• at least one projection disposed at least partially within the base cavity, the at least one projection extending along an internal surface of the base and comprising a lens engagement surface configured to engage the contact lens and facilitate sliding of the contact lens out of the base cavity;
• and
• a lid connected to the base, wherein the lid extends over and covers the base cavity when the package is in an unopened state.

A contact lens package comprising:

• a base comprising:
• a base cavity that houses a contact lens and packaging solution;
• and
• a bowl that forms at least a portion of the base cavity, the bowl comprising a main portion and a channel portion extending away from the main portion, the channel portion comprising a lens engagement surface configured to engage the contact lens and facilitate sliding of the contact lens out of the base cavity;
• and
• a lid connected to the base, wherein the lid extends over and covers the base cavity when the package is in an unopened state.