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Diwali is the biggest and brightest festival of India. Colorful lights all around, twinkling of lamps, fragrance of sweets and laughter of children make the whole atmosphere special. But there are some dangers hidden in this happy atmosphere, which if not paid attention to, can turn the happiness of the festival into sorrow in an instant.
Every year during Diwali, many children and adults suffer serious injuries due to accidents related to firecrackers. Especially eye injury is the most dangerous, because sometimes it can also lead to permanent blindness. Apart from this, the trend of laser pointers and bright light toys has also increased in recent years, which can gradually harm children’s eyes without making any noise. In such a situation, let us tell you today how to protect children’s eyes on Diwali amid the noise of firecrackers and laser lights.
How to protect children’s eyes from firecrackers on Diwali
Every year, especially around Diwali, doctors treat a number of serious cases, more than half of which are serious injuries caused by firecrackers. Many of these children have irritation or burning marks in the eyes, vision is reduced and in some cases it is completely lost. In one case, firecracker powder got into a child’s eyes, causing severe burns to the skin around and inside his eyes. The family members applied ghee on the eyes, which worsened the situation.
Never apply these things on your eyes
In case of an accident due to firecrackers, never apply home remedies like ghee, toothpaste, butter or oil. This can increase irritation and infection. Experts say that if there is an eye injury due to firecracker, then first of all do not touch or rub the eyes, do not wash them with water, because it can cause irritation inside. Do not apply eye drops on your own without consulting the doctor, cover the eyes gently with a clean cloth or eye pad. Consult a doctor without delay.
How to protect children’s eyes on Diwali amidst laser lights
Nowadays, laser lights and laser pointers available in the market attract children a lot. According to experts, when children focus these on each other’s eyes, it can permanently damage the retina. Can directly take away the eyesight, even if the injury is not visible from outside. Therefore, explain to the children that these are not just toys to play with and do not give such toys in their hands.
What to do to protect eyes
Make children wear safety glasses when standing near firecrackers or flickering lights. Advise to wear face shield or visor, always keep children under adult supervision while burning crackers. Firecrackers can burn not only the eyes but also the face, hands and clothes. In such a situation, while burning crackers, children should not wear loose and synthetic clothes, they should wear tight cotton clothes and it is important to wear shoes so that their feet can be protected.
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