Diwali is a festival of joy, light, and togetherness. However, it also comes with its unique challenges from environmental damage to harming your eye health. The fireworks, bright decorations and festive activities often take a toll on your eyes.
As an eye hospital, we deal with severe cases that may occur if proper precautions are not maintained during Diwali. We highly emphasize that you should celebrate festivals but keep your safety as the priority.
In this article, we have assembled the five ways in which you can keep your eyes safe while celebrating the festival of Diwali.
Maintain A Safe Distance
Diwali is a festival of lights and firecrackers, but it is also harmful due to the smoke and all the illumination. Thus, maintaining a safe distance will prevent any accidental eye contact with the harmful particles and ashes in the air.
- Standing at a distance while bursting crackers is highly advisable to minimise the risk of any sparks or debris entering your eyes.
- Avoid looking directly at the high-intensity lights to prevent any temporary glare or unnecessary eye strain.
1. Use Protective Glasses
Looking fashionable always becomes a priority on festivities but one must also take their safety and priority. Whether you are burning fireworks or simply enjoying them as a spectator, protection is always required.
- Protective glasses are a valuable investment during Diwali without compromising on your style.
- These shield your eyes from any potential harm that can be caused by sparks, flying debris or intense lights.
- They are usually lightweight resulting in comfortable wear, which suits all face types and ensures a clear vision.
- As impact-resistant glasses and extra UV protection, you can wear them both in daylight and at nighttime celebrations.
2. Avoid Contact Lenses
Contact lenses are undoubtedly a good alternative to wearing spectacles. However, during celebrating Diwali we would highly suggest you to avoid wearing contact lenses.
- Contact lenses can trap the harmful particles released by the firecrackers resulting in an irritated eye or some other serious consequences.
- Wearing glasses will act as a barrier between your eyes and prevent any external particles from entering your eyes.
- Glasses will also prevent your eyes from getting from all the smoke in the air caused by burning firecrackers.
3. Wash Your Hands
Washing hands is a basic hygiene habit that everyone should follow for a safe and healthy lifestyle. Your eyes are a highly sensitive and delicate organ of your body which is very prone to come in contact with any external particles, this basic step like washing your hands is very crucial.
- Firecrackers contain several chemicals and harmful toxins and coming in contact with your eyes will only increase the risk of eye irritations and infections.
- Avoid touching your eyes or face at any cost to prevent any kind of infection. Whether you are burning firecrackers or not, you should always maintain it.
4. Keep First Aid Prepared
Along with water bottles for hydration, keeping first aid at a hand’s distance is essential for maintaining safety protocols.
- Eye drops, saline solution and a sterile eye pad are a must to provide the initial care to the victim’s eyes before going for proper medical care.
- Bandages, anti-burn ointments and other particulars that you must store beforehand.
