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The festive tone of Deepavali celebrations was marred by a spate of firecracker-related oculus injuries crossed Bengaluru, with starring oculus hospitals collectively reporting implicit 130 cases successful the past 3 days. Doctors person expressed interest implicit the precocious fig of injuries among children and bystanders this year.
At the State-run Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, a full of 30 cracker wounded cases were reported successful the past 3 days. Between October 21 (9 a.m.) and October 22 (9 a.m.), 14 caller cases were registered — 11 treated connected an outpatient ground and 3 requiring admission. Of these, 10 were adults and 4 were children.
Five patients sustained grievous injuries, including 4 big males and 1 child. The remaining 9 suffered elemental injuries. One diligent required surgical intervention, portion 13 were managed conservatively. Among the injured, six were self-inflicted and 8 were bystanders. The communal types of crackers progressive were Bijli (7 cases), Atom Bomb (4), Flower Pot (1), Lakshmi Bomb (1), and Rocket (1).
Of the full 30 cases reported astatine Minto Hospital since the opening of the festival period, six required hospitalisation and 3 surgical procedures. Doctors said they are expecting much cases connected Wednesday (October 22, 2025) nighttime arsenic it is the past time of the festivities.
At Narayana Nethralaya, a surge successful cracker-related oculus injuries has been reported this Deepavali, with 80 patients treated betwixt October 19 and 22. Of these, 46 were children beneath 18 years and 27 were bystanders. Seven required surgical intervention, portion others were treated medically for injuries ranging from corneal abrasions to terrible cases involving lens dislocation and corneal tears.
Naren Shetty, manager of the hospital, said, “This year, we person seen a worrying emergence successful firecracker-related injuries, with galore children and bystanders getting wounded portion celebrating. A infinitesimal of carelessness tin pb to life-altering injuries. Everyone indispensable instrumentality work to guarantee safety.”
At Sankara Eye Hospital, 15 cracker-related injuries were treated since Tuesday (October 21) night, each insignificant and managed connected an outpatient basis. Of these, 8 were children.
Meanwhile, Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital reported six cases of insignificant injuries arsenic of October 22, involving some adults and children from assorted parts of the metropolis including Shivajinagar, Koramangala, and HSR Layout.
Doctors crossed hospitals person urged the nationalist to travel information precautions, including maintaining region portion lighting crackers, wearing protective eyewear, and ensuring big supervision for children.
