Dussehra is one of India’s most celebrated festivals, marked by fireworks, crackers, and large gatherings. However, along with the festivities comes increased exposure to smoke, dust, and pollution. These factors can significantly impact eye health, leading to redness, irritation, or, in severe cases, even vision problems.

According to Dr Pawan Gupta, Senior Cataract & Retina Surgeon, Eye 7 Hospitals, Lajpat Nagar, and Vision Eye Clinic, New Delhi, here’s what you need to watch out for:

Pollution and Allergy-Related Redness

During and after Dussehra, the rise in pollution levels combined with dust in the environment makes eye redness a common complaint. This is often due to allergic reactions or irritation caused by pollutants.

Firework-Related Injuries

Accidents caused by crackers or

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