New Delhi, December 09, 2019: if not handled with care the same can become tools of a mishap during such a festive occasion. Improper handling of fireworks accounts for hundreds and more injuries every year. The second-most The festival of lights, Diwali, is among the most awaited and the most widely celebrated festival of the nation. Diwali is rightly synonymous with brightness and the dazzling night sky, a lot of which is credited to the crackers that we burst during at this time. While that shine certainly fills everyone’s spirit with joy, commonly affected part of the body is the eye, one of the most delicate structures. Even a minor damage
can lead to minor burns in the eyelashes, eyelids or the skin while the heavy crackers can severely damage the eye. Sparklers are reported extremely dangerous as they burn at extremely high temperatures. Debris left after extensive fireworks also become a cause of worry as do the chemicals that are often left in your hands from the crackers.
Some DO’s and to the eye can cause permanent injury and can cause permanent impairment of vision. Children are at high risk but the maximum risk of eye injuries lies with the bystanders.
Small crackers DON’Ts that can be kept in mind for the safety of one’s eyes during Diwali are:
DIWALI DO’s
DIWALI DON’Ts
A tear in the eye or detachment of the retina, bleeding inside the eye or an injury to the optic nerve and cornea can cause permanent loss of vision. The number of eye injuries being reported during Diwali has been significant and must be avoided by being more aware and taking necessary precautions. Depending on the velocity or the intensity with which a particle has hit the eye or the extent of exposure to the heat or the chemical and the manner in which it has reached the eye are some ways that determine the extent of the injury.
THINGS TO DO IN CASE OF AN EYE INJURY
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