Holi tips to protect eyes by Dr. Himanshu Mehta, The Vission Eye Centre
Holi
is a festival of fun and frolic. But some precautions are mandatory as
otherwise you may land up in trouble.
Dr Himanshu Mehta, Chairman & MD, The Vission Eye Center, Mumbai, shares some tips that can help you to protect your eyes during the Holi:
Dr Himanshu Mehta, Chairman & MD, The Vission Eye Center, Mumbai, shares some tips that can help you to protect your eyes during the Holi:
·
Firstly remove your contact lenses
before stepping out to play Holi.
·
If the colour gets in your eyes,
thoroughly wash your eyes with clean water immediately.
·
Do not put any steroids in the eyes.
·
Use of Hard Colours, Gulaal could be a
toxic for Cornea which could result in temporary visual distraction
·
Water balloons if hit directly to your
eyes can cause a serious eye injury or permanent blindness. Water balloon
injury to eyes can be compared with getting hit with a missile.
·
If you feel any signs like decreased
vision, swelling or pain in your eyes, visit an eye doctor immediately
·
A minor girl had lost her permanent
vision in Holi festival, 15 years back as someone had put Calcium Carbonate
Chuna. Please do not indulge in such activities.
·
Eyes are Gods gift to mankind. Take
care of them.tips
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