Holi 2022: 5 Proven Ways To Protect The Eyes From Harmful Colors

Holi, the festival of colours, is a week away. With the pandemic showing signs of weakening, it is expected that the festival will be celebrated with full enthusiasm across the states of India. However, one must be careful during the festivities as COVID-19 is not really over. On the other hand, Holi is synonymous with colours. On this occasion people apply Gulal on each other and also play with water. In such situations, it is necessary that proper care is taken so that our vital organs, especially our eyes, remain safe from harm.

Here’s how you can celebrate Holi safely without harming the eyes.

wear sunglasses

Sunglasses are a sure shot way to protect the eyes from flying colours. Be gentle when applying color to others and let the glasses be a shield for your vision.

avoid contact lenses

People who are used to wearing contact lenses should give up on them while playing with colours. If color gets on the lenses, they will become stained. Apart from this, the chances of color or chemical seepage in the eyes are also very high.

use herbal colors

Give up chemical-rich colors on Holi. Herbal Gulal should be used as it is free from chemicals and will not cause much harm even if accidentally ingested in the eye. That said, herbal gulal may also contain some chemicals, so try and be safe with them as well.

Use eye drops on doctor’s advice

After playing with colour, make sure you wash your eyes with cool and clean water. After that, use the eye drops recommended by the doctor so that they stay clean and you are safe from any eye allergies.

Use cold creams and oils around the eyes

It is advisable to apply cold cream or oil around the eyes before starting to play with the colors of Holi. The cream and coconut oil will prevent the color from getting into your eyes.