Even though the festival is a celebration of colour, you must take precautions to keep your eyes safe. Here are some tips to protect your eyes and face.
Invest in a high-quality goggles or safety glasses made especially for color-related tasks. These will shield your eyes from color-related glare.
Make sure your hands are clean and clear of any colour residue before touching your eyes. Wash your hands well with water and a little soap.
Before doing any coloured activities around your eyes, dab a small amount of petroleum jelly or a gentle lotion. This facilitates washing and shields your eyes.
On Holi, give up the chemical-laden hues. Since herbal colours don't include any chemicals and won't hurt too much if they accidentally get in your eyes, they should be safe.
When experimenting with colour, people who wear contact lenses regularly should stop. Severe eye infections may result if the colour gets on the lenses.
In the event that colour particles do get in your eyes, rinse them out right away with clean water. Rinse your eyes for a few minutes with lukewarm water.