India, Nov. 10 -- Hindustan Times, in an article updated on Nov. 6, 2026, reported comments from Bengaluru-based ophthalmologist Dr Sripriya P, a consultant ophthalmologist at Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital, Bengaluru, cautioning that Diwali celebrations involving flames and firecrackers can lead to eye injuries and that early actions before reaching a hospital can affect outcomes.
What can injure eyes during Diwali
Dr Sripriya P listed common ways eyes can be injured during Diwali celebrations:
* Burns: Sparklers, rockets and other crackers can throw out heat and chemical residue, and the surface of the eye “burns easily.”
* Blunt and penetrating injury: A cracker bursting close to the face can send casing bits and grit that can scratch the c...