The colorful festival, Holi has arrived. Everyone is getting ready to take part in the most eager celebrations arranging colors gathering loved ones.
However, people should be precautious as the coronavirus is still among us but one more thing that people celebrating Holi should be careful of is taking care of your eyes.
In the rush of celebrating and having fun people often spray color to others’ eyes without thinking about the consequences.
We all know that colors are not made organically various synthetic chemical dyes are used to make the colors. These can damage the eyesight.
So, when you are out there playing with colors adequate precautions should be taken when it comes to eye care.
If proper precautions are not taken you may suffer from eye irritation, allergies, and infections. Sometimes temporary blindness can also occur.
Do’s and Dont’s
Apply Oil
The skin around the eyes is very sensitive. Apply coconut oil or almond oil before going out to protect the skin from damage.
Use Shades
Shades not only help you look attractive but also provide adequate protection for your eyes. Protective glasses, sunglasses, or plain glasses prevent colors from getting into your eyes.
Clean Your Eyes
If the color gets into your eyes, immediately rinse your eyes with clean water. Remove the colors as much as possible by constant blinking.
Consult a Doctor
If your eyes turn red, or it is itchy, or doesn’t stop watering, consult an ophthalmologist immediately.
Contact Lenses
The contact lens has water-absorbing properties. They can easily absorb color or color water which can cause serious allergies and infections.
So, do not use Contact lenses instead opt for shades.
Water Balloons
Stay away from water balloons they can cause retinal injuries,give you blunt eye, lens displacement, or even sometimes they may cost your sight.
If you believe that bright colors can bring happiness to your life, then be sure to keep them away from your eyes.
Enjoy the Holi festival to the fullest but don’t forget to follow the safety measures and do follow social distancing.
So that your loved ones and you can have a safe and happy festival.
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