New Delhi:
The festival of Holi (Holi 2025) is being celebrated with full pomp around the world today. Rang, Gulal and Gujiya filled people with joy. Holi is a festival of colors, bliss and unity, but in the festival of colors, your life does not dissolve, it also needs to take special care. Actually, it is important to take care to protect your eyes from possible damage on Holi. Harmful colors, water balloons and eye irritation, infections or even serious injuries can cause. In such a situation, some simple but effective eye care suggestions should be followed to enjoy Holi in a safe and enjoyable way.
Experts also advise to take care of some things about Holi. Like what to keep in mind before playing Holi?
Wear protective glasses – Use sunglasses or protective glasses to protect your eyes from straight color and water splashes.
Apply barrier- Stop the color from sticking to your eyes using coconut oil or petroleum jelly and make it easy to wash.
Use natural colors – Use herbal or organic colors instead of synthetic colors, as synthetic colors can contain harmful chemicals that can disturb or harm the eyes.
Stay hydrated – Drink enough water to prevent dryness and irritation in your eyes.
What to do while playing Holi?
Avoid rubbing your eyes – If the color goes into your eyes, avoid rubbing them, because it may scratch or increase the cornea.
Use clean water – If the color goes into your eyes, then immediately wash them with clean, fresh water. Avoid using rose water or milk, as they cannot be sterile.
Be careful with water balloons – Avoid throwing water balloons vigorously, as it can cause severe eye injuries, including corneal scratching or even retinal damage.
Keep safe distance – Beware of people who directly color your face. Request them with decency that they do not make direct contact with your eyes.
What to do after playing Holi?
Wash your hands thoroughly – Before touching your eyes, make sure your hands are completely clean so that the color remains do not transfer inadvertently.
Clean your face and eyes gently – Use mild baby shampoo or plain water to clean your face and eyelids without irritation.
If necessary, see the doctor – If you have persistent redness, pain, blurred vision or any discomfort, consult an eye specialist immediately.
“Holi celebration time, but security first important”
Dr. A.K. Singh, said, “Holi is a time of celebration, but security should always come first. Synthetic colors can be filled with harmful chemicals that can damage the eyes. Simple remedies like using biological colors and protective glasses can help a lot to make Holi safe and enjoyable. Stay safe and enjoy responsibly!”
Additional Professor Dr. Divya Jain in the ophthalmology department in Pagich said, “As an eye specialist, I have seen eye injuries in many cases during Holi, which ranges from mild irritation to serious infection and vision. The main way to prevent such complications is awareness and caution. If you have any eye discomfort after Holi, do not give it an ignorance.”
Dr. Vikrant Sharma, Professor, Offer Sciences Department said, “During Holi, many eye injuries can be prevented from simple measures like wearing protective glasses and using only safe, biological colors.”
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