Diwali Eye Health Risks: Experts Warn of Potential Damage

Diwali is the festival of lights and happiness. The joy of the festival includes decorating homes, colorful diyas and lights. But eye health should not be ignored. Firecracker smoke and dust can cause irritation and discomfort in the eyes. Sometimes people ignore this as a mild problem. While it can be an early symptom of diseases like glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy, which can damage the eyesight. According to Professor Dr. Mahipal Singh Sachdev (Chairman and Managing Director, Centre for Sight Group of Hospitals, New Delhi), it is very important to take care of eye health during Diwali. Firecracker smoke and dust can increase the problem of eye irritation and allergies. Also make-up and contact lenses used in festivals can harm the eyes. Therefore, it is important to get regular eye check-ups, especially people suffering from diabetes should avoid it.