Diwali celebrations turn tragic: 48 suffer firecracker-related eye injuries in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: While the Festival of Lights brought joy and celebrations across Telangana, the lack of adequate precautions while bursting firecrackers left several people with severe eye-related injuries. The state-run Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Mehdipatnam witnessed a heavy rush of patients, with 48 individuals seeking emergency medical care for firecracker-related eye injuries by Monday morning.

According to hospital authorities, of the total 48 cases reported, 38 patients received treatment at the outpatient wing and were discharged, while 10 patients, including children and adults, were admitted to the inpatient wards for further medical and surgical management. Doctors confirmed that one of the victims suffered a grievous injury, completely losing vision in the right eye.

Doctors expressed concern over careless handling and lack of supervision, noting that several victims were injured while lighting firecrackers or standing too close to unexploded crackers. Authorities reiterated their warnings, urging parents to strictly supervise children while handling crackers. They also advised citizens to seek immediate medical attention rather than delay treatment in case of eye trauma.