DR. SOUMI KANJI

DR. VISHWANATH PRATAP, DR. BIVAS BALA

Abstract

Purpose:To determine ocular surface toxicity of organic and chemical Holi colors in pediatric population.

Methods:It was a cross-sectional study.Children between 5-15 years were included as study population.Patients were divided into two groups;chemical and organic color group.A comprehensive ophthalmological examination was done.

Results:90.6% children had a visual acuity of ≥6/18.Foreign body sensation was the commonest presenting symptom & more commonly observed in chemical color group (P=.0007).65.2% children of chemical color group and 40% children of organic color group had conjunctival congestion on(P=.030).

Conclusion:Chemical colors caused more sign and symptom than organic colors but organic color also caused significant ocular affection.A proper evaluation of organic colors is needed to determine its exact chemical composition.We must have to encourage use of organic color to minimize to ocular injury and we need to educate people about original herbal color.