Indore: To keep Holi celebrations safe and sound, doctors have warned residents not to use chemical colours to keep skin and eyes protected from infections.According to ophthalmologist Dr VK Nichlani, while playing Holi people should avoid throwing balloons as it can lead to loss of eyesight.He added, “People should take care while having bath after celebrations as chemical in hairs can enter eyes during hair wash.”Speaking for people who use contact lens, Dr Nichlani said, “People who use contact lenses should ensure that they remove it and play Holi as lens are water soluble and can sustain stains.”He added, “If lens catch colour, it will definitely affect the eyes and can result in fatal situations. To avoid complications, people are advised to remove lens and celebrate festival.”If colour enters eye, Dr Nichlani said that affected person should continuously wash eyes with drinking water for at least 10 minutes. This will bring relief from irritation caused by colours and then should go to an ophthalmologist.To prevent skin infections, dermatologist Dr Anurag Tiwari said, “The first indication is a sense of minor itch or burn in skin. As soon as person feels that, he should stop playing with colours and wash hands with soap and then wash the affected area.”He added, “If itching doesn’t stop, person should apply ice and moisturizer and take anti-allergic medicine and consult a dermatologist.”

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