HAPPY HOLI….WITH GLEAMING EYES

Infection in eye due to Holi:

 Synthetic colours used in Holi contain heavy metals like lead, which causes pink eye, chemical burn, corneal abrasion or blunt eye injury.

 Avoid water balloons as it can cause blunt eye injury or even head injury. The shining mica particles in colours can cause damage to the cornea.

Avoid wearing contact lenses as colour may get trapped between lenses resulting in infection. Contact lenses may also absorb some of the harmful chemicals, aggravating the problem due to continued exposure.

Eye care during Holi:

1. Protect your eyes with sunglass or protective eye wear during Holi

2. Tie your hair or use a cap to prevent colour dripping in the eyes.

3. Never rub your eyes if colour gets into them as it may cause irritation or vision loss

4. Apply thick layer of coconut oil around eyes, so that colour can be removed easily without any harm to eyes.

5. While playing request the person to not to smear the colours near eyes.

Keep water guns away from the face: Water guns and pichkaris, if aimed directly at the face, hold the potential to cause serious damage to the eyes. Wearing protective eye wear while playing with water guns is also highly recommended

Tips to play safe Holi

1. Avoid using toxic colour on children

2. While washing off the colour, use lukewarm water and keep your eyes tightly closed.

3. Try avoiding dark colours as they stick to the skin and harder to remove

4. Apply cream or oil before venturing out for Holi

5. Oil and cover your hair to protect them from colours

6. Keep anti allergic tablets handy. Avoid playing Holi if you are prone to skin allergies

7. Avoid running on wet floors.