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Complete the article in original language, verify every medical claim against the listed sources, and obtain a real clinician review before changing its status.
Primary keyword
holi colour in eyes
Audience
Families in Delhi NCR before and after Holi
Editorial angle
Holi-only guide covering dry and wet colours, water balloons and children, with a before-the-day protection checklist, rather than a general injury page.
Facts to source and verify
Rinse the eye with clean running water for several minutes if colour enters it; do not rub the eye; synthetic colours can contain irritant chemicals; water balloons can cause blunt eye injury, including bleeding inside the eye; pain, blurred vision or light sensitivity after Holi needs prompt review
Article outline
H2: Quick answer: first steps if colour goes in the eye | H2: Why synthetic colours irritate the eyes | H2: Rinsing correctly | H2: Water balloons and blunt injury | H2: Protecting children's eyes on Holi | H2: Contact lens wearers on Holi | H2: Redness the next day: what is normal | H2: When to see a doctor | H2: FAQs
Planned table
Before-Holi checklist table: What to prepare | Why
Questions to answer
Can I use rose water after colour gets in my eye? | Is it safe to wear contact lenses on Holi? | What if a water balloon hits my child's eye? | Why are my eyes red the day after Holi? | Should I put ghee or oil around the eyes? | When should I go to a doctor?
Sources to verify and cite
AAO EyeSmart (link the topic page): https://www.aao.org/eye-health | National Eye Institute (link the topic page): https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health
Internal link plan
/eye-emergency | eye emergency care
Support links
/blog/eye-protection-at-work | eye protection at work | /eye-conditions/red-eye | red eye | /contact-us | contact and directions
Image brief
Child wearing wraparound glasses while playing Holi. Alt: Protective glasses for a child during Holi
Planned call to action
Call the hospital if pain or blurred vision: click-to-call after first steps
AI drafting prompt from workbook
You are writing a patient-education article for jaineye.com (Jain Eye Hospital & Laser Centre, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi). Write in UK/Indian English at an 8th-grade reading level, paragraphs of 3 sentences or fewer. Never use em dashes. TITLE (H1): Holi Colour in Eyes: What to Do and How to Protect Children. URL slug: /blog/holi-colour-in-eyes. Meta title: Holi Colour in Eyes: First Steps and Protection | Jain Eye. Meta description: What to do if Holi colour or a water balloon hits the eye, why synthetic colours irritate, how to protect children's eyes and when redness needs a doctor. Primary keyword: 'holi colour in eyes' (use it or its closest natural variant in the H1, and exactly in the first 100 words, one H2 and the meta description; never stuff). Secondary keywords: gulal in eye; holi eye care; water balloon eye injury; holi eye protection kids; eye irritation after holi. Audience: Families in Delhi NCR before and after Holi. Search intent: Informational, seasonal safety. Angle that must make this more useful than current top results: Holi-only guide covering dry and wet colours, water balloons and children, with a before-the-day protection checklist, rather than a general injury page. Length: 1,800 to 2,200 words. Start with a 50 to 60 word direct answer, then a 'Key facts' box with these facts: Rinse the eye with clean running water for several minutes if colour enters it; do not rub the eye; synthetic colours can contain irritant chemicals; water balloons can cause blunt eye injury, including bleeding inside the eye; pain, blurred vision or light sensitivity after Holi needs prompt review. Use exactly this outline: H2: Quick answer: first steps if colour goes in the eye | H2: Why synthetic colours irritate the eyes | H2: Rinsing correctly | H2: Water balloons and blunt injury | H2: Protecting children's eyes on Holi | H2: Contact lens wearers on Holi | H2: Redness the next day: what is normal | H2: When to see a doctor | H2: FAQs. Include this table as an HTML table: Before-Holi checklist table: What to prepare | Why. End with an FAQ section answering these questions in 40 to 80 words each: Can I use rose water after colour gets in my eye? | Is it safe to wear contact lenses on Holi? | What if a water balloon hits my child's eye? | Why are my eyes red the day after Holi? | Should I put ghee or oil around the eyes? | When should I go to a doctor?. Internal links: add the main money-page link (/eye-emergency | eye emergency care) once in the first third and once in the conclusion; also add: /blog/eye-protection-at-work | eye protection at work | /eye-conditions/red-eye | red eye | /contact-us | contact and directions. Cite these sources with links: AAO EyeSmart (link the topic page): https://www.aao.org/eye-health | National Eye Institute (link the topic page): https://www.nei.nih.gov/learn-about-eye-health. Add byline 'Jain Eye Hospital editorial team', the line 'Medically reviewed by Dr Rajat Jain (cornea, cataract and refractive surgeon), [qualifications], DMC Reg. [number], on [date]' and a 'Last updated [date]' line. Add the AI-assistance disclosure line from the jaineye.com editorial policy (NMC 2026 requires AI-generated content to be labelled). CTA: Call the hospital if pain or blurred vision: click-to-call after first steps. Hindi terms to mention naturally: aankh mein rang; holi mein aankh ki suraksha. Hero image brief: Child wearing wraparound glasses while playing Holi. Alt: Protective glasses for a child during Holi. Output also the JSON-LD for Article + MedicalWebPage + FAQPage + BreadcrumbList. Compliance (India NMC, 6 Oct 2026): no 'best', 'No.1', 'top', 'guaranteed', '100%', 'painless' as a promise, 'permanent cure', success rates, patient numbers, testimonials, before/after images, discounts or free offers; fees only as factual indicative ranges; no other hospital names; no lists of localities. Do not copy text from any website. Mark any fact you are unsure of as [VERIFY] for the doctor reviewer.
Medical reviewer: Hospital to assign and confirm. Review status: Not medically reviewed.
Disclaimer: This article is for general education only and does not replace a personal consultation with an eye specialist.