Ways To Protect Your Eyes From Fireworks

 Diwali is a festival of lots of happiness and enjoyment, but as we all know this festival also includes fireworks which if handled carelessly can cause harm. It has been seen during the past years that due to fireworks many casualties happen that harm people in irreparable ways. The eyes are often the second most affected organs of humans harmed by fireworks because our eyes are very sensitive. Lack of safety measures can be very damaging, thus here we have mentioned a few ways in which you can keep yourself safe. Make sure to suggest the given measures to all your loved ones too so they can stay safe as well.

1- While you are lighting or someone else is lighting the firecracker, keep an arm's distance for keeping your face and your eyes safe. Make sure there's enough space to run after you've lit the firecracker and tell others to stay away from that spot.

2- The next tip is very important, never let young children play with firecrackers, no matter how much they insist. It can be very hazardous for kids as they are already very immature to handle such things, only let them watch from a proper distance or engage them in other fun activities. 

3- For more safety, keep a bucket of water handy or make sure some source of water is nearby. In some cases of accidents, having a safety source around helps in decreasing the level of fatality. If someone has got burns, immediately out on water and ice and give them first aid.

4- Make sure that the firecrackers are not kept open so to avoid the chances of them catching fire and causing a big causality. Keep them away from fire and in a closed box. Give a few to your children at a time and instruct them to stay careful.

5- Lastly, wear some kind of eye protection if possible. Shop new glasses or use the old ones if you already have some, this will give you a lot of protection from firecrackers and sparks.

All the suggestions mentioned above are in line with protecting your eyes from firecrackers. In the first place, if you will follow these measures you will already be in the safe zone. If unfortunately, your eyes do get harmed, then immediately visit a doctor as soon as possible and take treatment for avoiding any sort of permanent damage. You can also consult Shree Eye Care Hospital in Dehradun for emergency services.