Multiple Firecracker-Related Eye Injuries Reported in Bengaluru
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Multiple Firecracker-Related Eye Injuries Reported in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

Multiple incidents of firecracker-related eye injuries were reported across the city during the Deepavali festivities. The city witnessed several cases of corneal injuries, with several individuals requiring medical attention. Parents and guardians are urged to exercise caution and supervise children closely when firecrackers are being burst.

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Over 180 Suffer Eye Injuries and Burns on Diwali in Chandigarh
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 180 Suffer Eye Injuries and Burns on Diwali in Chandigarh

Hindustan Times  

Over 180 individuals suffered eye injuries and burns on Diwali, with several cases requiring emergency medical attention. The majority of victims were children, with many suffering severe eye damage. PGIMER's Advanced Eye Centre in Chandigarh provided specialized care for several injured patients, with some showing promising signs of recovery. However, families expressed concerns about the dangers of Diwali-related crackers and …

Over 500 Treated for Eye Injuries at Major Hospitals in Mumbai During Deepavali Season
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 500 Treated for Eye Injuries at Major Hospitals in Mumbai During Deepavali Season

The Hindu  

Over 500 people were treated for eye injuries at major hospitals last year, with around 10% of them losing their vision permanently. Ophthalmologists have urged people to be cautious while lighting fireworks during the Deepavali festival. They recommend wearing protective eyeglasses and maintaining a safe distance from the crackers. If a firecracker does not ignite properly, it is better not …

Hospitals in Bengaluru Prepare for Firecracker Calamity
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hospitals in Bengaluru Prepare for Firecracker Calamity

Hindustan Times  

Hospitals in Bengaluru gear up for firecracker-related emergencies this Deepavali. Both Victoria and Minto Hospitals are fully staffed and equipped to provide urgent care around the clock. Medical teams are on high alert 24/7, prepared for emergency surgeries and intensive care. Their inventory includes ventilators, dressing materials, antibiotics, and intravenous fluids. Individual patient rooms have been arranged to minimize cross-contamination, …

28 people suffer eye injuries in firecracker incidents in Bengaluru on Diwali
1 year, 1 month ago

28 people suffer eye injuries in firecracker incidents in Bengaluru on Diwali

Hindustan Times  

Karnataka capital Bengaluru saw a surge in eye-related injuries on Sunday in the midst of Diwali festival celebrations. As many as 28 people suffered eye injuries ranging from serious to minor in separate firecracker-related incidents in the city, according to news agency ANI. Around 22 eye-injury cases were reported at the Narayana Nethralaya Eye Hospital alone, while four were reported …

Bengaluru sees over 60 cracker-related injuries; three likely to suffer reduction in vision
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengaluru sees over 60 cracker-related injuries; three likely to suffer reduction in vision

The Hindu  

Over 60 cases of cracker-related injuries have been reported in various hospitals during Deepavali festivities starting Sunday. With three bystanders, who are under treatment at the State-run Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, having suffered grievous injuries, doctors said they are likely to suffer significant reduction in vision in one eye. A 10-year-old girl from Dharmavaram and a 22-year-old from Bengaluru, also bystanders, …

Ophthalmologists caution against eye injuries
4 years, 1 month ago

Ophthalmologists caution against eye injuries

The Hindu  

With Deepavali round the corner, ophthalmologists have called for parental supervision while lighting fireworks. Every year during the festival, eye hospitals see patients being rushed for treatment for firecracker-induced injuries. “The problem occurs when children go near crackers that haven’t burst to check or to light it again. Some will need surgical management,” said K. Vasantha, former director of the …

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