Potential dangers from firecrackers during Deepavali

Ophthalmologists caution public against eye injuries

Eyes are the second most commonly injured organs of the body (after hands and fingers) by firecrackers. Depending on the type of eye injury, it can cause mild irritation to irreversible damage or permanent blindness.

Ophthalmologists in the city have called for precautionary measures, particularly for children, as each year a majority of the firecracker accident victims are children, followed by passers-by and bystanders. Lack of adult supervision and inadequate awareness of the risks involved while bursting crackers are the main reasons for accidents.