As the festive season of lights begins, homes across India glow with diyas, laughter, and fireworks. For children, Diwali often means excitement with the crackle of sparklers, the bursts of colour in the sky, and the magic of celebration. But while fireworks bring joy, they can also pose serious risks, especially to one of the most delicate organs – the eyes. Eye specialists caution that every year, hospitals see a surge in preventable injuries caused by unsafe handling of firecrackers, often affecting children the most.

When Festivity Turns Risky

Dr. Rasika Thakur, Cornea and Phaco-Refractive Surgeon at Dr. Agarwals Eye Hospital, Kalyan, highlights the hidden dangers of festive fireworks . “Every year, eye hospitals see a rise in firecracker injuries, many affecting children. Even a s

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