Festive revelry lands several in SD Hospital with eye injuries

Hyderabad: Festival of lights Deepavali was celebrated with great enthusiasm on Sunday. However, there have been reports from the city about several individuals sustaining eye injuries. Many have been hurt while bursting crackers during the celebrations and are now seeking treatment at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Mehdipatnam.

During the celebrations, over 70, children and adults suffered eye injuries while bursting firecrackers. While as many as 40 arrived on Sunday night and others reported to the hospital on Monday.

Those with minor injuries received treatment and were discharged after being administered antibiotics, anti-allergic medications, and anti-inflammatory drugs. However, two individuals remain in serious condition and eight are currently undergoing treatment at Sarojini Devi Hospital. Amongst them all, one patient sustained serious eye injury and has completely lost his vision.

According to the doctor at Sarojini Devi Eye hospital, some patients had burnt their eyelids and complained of pain.

Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital Resident Medical Officer (RMO) Dr Ibrahim informed, “We received over 70 cases since Sunday. Presently, eight patients are admitted to the hospital. They are being treated, and most of the patients are children and youngsters,” he added. One of the patients lost vision in his right eye completely. The 26 patients received outpatient treatment and asked to return for follow-up care, added Dr Ibrahim.

Ahead of the festival, Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital had made special arrangements; the 550-bed hospital had set aside 20 beds for firecracker injury cases and kept teams of doctors, nurses, support staff and ambulance drivers on standby. Ambulances were also stationed in the districts to bring emergency cases to Hyderabad.

Hospital superintendent Dr P Modini had said that the hospital treated 116 and 115 patients with cracker injuries during the previous two Deepavali seasons.

Doctors urged people to exercise caution while bursting firecrackers, particularly when children are involved.

They advised parents to ensure that children burst crackers only under adult supervision and avoid holding lit firecrackers in their hands.

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M M Farooqui, senior correspondent with interest in writing a range of stories about Hyderabad and its Purana Sheher. An experienced journalist specializing in departments including Heritage, Transport, Municipal Corporation, Majlis among others with over six years of writing expertise. When not immersed in writing, he can be found spending time in eating Hyderabadi cuisines, Mughlai, Chinese, exploring new things and listening to songs and qawwalis. Farooqui is an accomplished writer with a passion for writing with six years of experience, he has honed his craft in various genres. Farooqui’s diverse family history and embracing cultures have enriched his writing with unique perspectives.

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