Bengaluru Firecrackers Cause Severe Eye Injuries to Twelve Patients

Twelve patients suffered severe eye injuries due to firecrackers during the recent festive period at Bengaluru's Minto Ophthalmic Hospital. The victims included two infants among a total of twenty individuals treated over a three-day period ending November 9. This alarming incident highlights the persistent risks associated with firecracker usage and lack of adequate safety precautions. Healthcare authorities continue to urge caution during celebrations to prevent such preventable vision-threatening accidents.