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Diwali, the festival of lights, brings with it a cascade of colors, illuminating lamps, and spectacular fireworks. While the festival is a time of joy, celebration, and reverence, it’s crucial to prioritize safety, particularly eye care, during the festivities. With the skies adorned with mesmerizing fireworks displays and the grounds filled with a variety of crackers, the risk of eye injuries escalates. Dr. Surbhi Kapadia, a distinguished eye specialist at Aadicura Superspeciality Hospital, emphasizes the significance of exercising caution to safeguard our eyes, especially those of children, during Diwali.
Guidelines for a Safe Diwali
Festival celebrations often entail the use of firecrackers, and while they add to the festivity, they also pose a threat to eye safety. Dr Surbhi Kapadia advises adhering to the following guidelines to prevent eye injuries and ensure that the festival is celebrated with joy and safety:
Firecracker Safety
Distance: Maintain a secure distance when lighting firecrackers like Anaars, as they have a propensity to explode unexpectedly.
Handling: Handling firecrackers with care is essential. Avoid holding lit crackers and refrain from lighting multiple firecrackers simultaneously.
Indoor Safety: Keep the celebration outdoors. Lighting crackers inside the house increases risks and is generally unsafe.
The Warmth of Diyas
Placement: Ensure that diyas are placed thoughtfully, away from any combustible materials, ensuring a serene and safe luminance in your home.
Rangoli Colors and Eye Safety
Cleanliness: Post rangoli creation, ensure hands are washed thoroughly to prevent any residual colours from getting in contact with the eyes.
Attire Selection
Appropriate Clothing: Choosing to wear clothes that are not too loose or made of synthetic materials can prevent potential fire hazards.
Protective Measures
Goggles: Consider wearing protective goggles when involved in lighting firecrackers. It acts as a shield, protecting the eyes from possible injuries.
Guidance: Children should be guided and supervised. Their curiosity should be paired with awareness and safety instructions, ensuring they understand the associated risks.
Emergency Protocols
Immediate Assistance: In case of an unfortunate eye injury, seeking immediate professional consultation is imperative. Avoid self-medication, local ointments, or rubbing the eyes as it might exacerbate the situation.
Special Considerations for Contact Lens Wearers
Lens Care: For those who wear contact lenses, it might be advisable to avoid wearing them during festivities involving fire, due to exposure to heat and smoke.
Education and Awareness
Educating both children and adults about the potential dangers, proper handling, and immediate steps in case of emergencies is paramount. Knowledge, paired with practical safety practices, contributes significantly to ensuring a safe celebration.
Let the festival of lights glow warmly in our hearts, homes, and eyes. With these refined safety tips curated by professionals like Dr Surbhi Kapadia, your Diwali can be filled with joy, reverence, and the secure glow of celebration, minimizing the risks and amplifying happiness. Celebrate, but with caution, ensuring that the radiance of Diwali illuminates your life with wellness and prosperity.
Eye Protection during Diwali
An extra layer of caution is necessary to avoid accidental mishaps. Adults should supervise children, ensuring they maintain a safe distance from fireworks, as children are more susceptible to eye injuries.
Eye Emergency Preparedness
Despite precautions, emergencies can still arise. Having emergency contacts, like that of an eye specialist or a hospital, is essential. Aadicura Superspeciality Hospital, under the expert guidance of Dr. Surbhi Kapadia, is well-equipped to handle eye emergencies effectively and compassionately.
Eye Specialist Consultation during Diwali
Regular consultations with an eye specialist, like Dr Surbhi Kapadia, can prepare you better for the festivities. Getting advice tailored specifically to your or your family’s eye care needs is invaluable.
Dr Surbhi Kapadia is providing her services at the following centres:
Regular consultations with an eye specialist, like Dr Surbhi Kapadia, can prepare you better for the festivities. Getting advice tailored specifically to your or your family’s eye care needs is invaluable.
Aadicura Superspeciality Hospital, Vadodara
Mon – Sat: 9AM – 5PM
Contact at: 8980 50 00 15
Aadicura Superspeciality Clinic (ASC) - Godhra
Every 1st Saturday from 11 am – 1 pm
Contact at: 7203 03 40 17
Aadicura Superspeciality Clinic (ASC) - Dahod
Every 1st Saturday from 8:30 am – 10 am
Contact at: 7203 03 40 17
Aadicura Superspeciality Clinic (ASC) - Bharuch
Every 3rd Wednesday from 2 pm – 4 pm
Contact at: 7203 03 40 17
How to Protect Eyes While Bursting Firecrackers
Supervision: Ensure that children are always supervised when they are around firecrackers.
Instructions: Read the instructions on the firecracker labels carefully to handle them properly.
Washing Hands: Make sure to wash hands thoroughly after handling firecrackers to prevent any residue from coming into contact with the eyes.
Firecracker Eye Injury
Eye injuries from firecrackers can range from minor to severe. Immediate medical attention, guidance, and care from specialists like Dr. Surbhi Kapadia can make a significant difference in treatment and recovery.
Special Attention to Children’s Eyes
Children are curious and often unaware of the risks involved. Educating them about the potential dangers and ensuring they follow safety practices is imperative to prevent any unfortunate incidents concerning their eyes.
Emergency Eye Care Services
In case of an emergency, immediate consultation with an eye specialist or a visit to a specialized hospital like Aadicura Superspeciality Hospital is crucial for timely and effective treatment.
Practical Eye Care Tips
Dr Surbhi Kapadia emphasizes practical eye care tips such as avoiding rubbing the eyes if any foreign object enters, washing eyes with clean water, and seeking professional help if discomfort persists.
This Diwali, let’s ensure that the festival of lights brings joy, prosperity, and above all, safety for everyone. By following these essential eye care tips and practices recommended by eye care professionals like Dr. Surbhi Kapadia, we can all celebrate a delightful and secure Diwali.
