Diwali Firecrackers Leave 15 People with Eye Injuries in Hyderabad

Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad left 15 people with eye injuries after they burst firecrackers. The injured individuals approached Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Mehdipatnam for treatment. Of the 15 patients, five were admitted as inpatients, while the remaining 10 received treatment in the outpatient department. Among those admitted, four were children and one was an adult. Doctors said none of the patients had sustained injuries severe enough to cause vision loss.

Doctors expect more firecracker-related eye injury cases to arrive at the hospital during the festive celebrations. They said necessary arrangements have been made to provide timely treatment to those affected. Medical experts have urged people to exercise caution while bursting firecrackers and advised parents to allow children to handle fireworks only under adult supervision.