Eye care1 min
Safety Glasses and Distance Around Crackers
Keeping a good distance, wearing clear safety glasses and never bending over a lit cracker. A safety habit; for any eye injury go to an eye hospital at once without rubbing.
Important: this remedy is only a supportive home measure. Keep taking any medicine your doctor has prescribed, monitor your readings, and consult your doctor before adding anything new.
Protect eyes first
Every Diwali, hospitals see eye injuries from crackers, many in children and onlookers. Distance, safety glasses and supervision prevent most of these.
Light crackers on open ground, keep children at arm's length from an adult, keep a bucket of water ready and never bend over a lit cracker. This is a safety habit; any eye injury needs urgent care.
Ingredients
- Clear safety glasses
- A bucket of water
- A long incense stick or lighter
- An adult supervisor
How to prepare
- Choose an open area away from buildings.
- Keep a bucket of water ready.
How to use
- Wear glasses and stand back after lighting.
- Never relight a dud; douse it in water.
Helpful habits
- Keep bystanders at a safe distance.
- Avoid loose clothes near flames.
Precautions
- For any eye injury, do not rub or wash with chemicals; cover loosely and go to an eye hospital immediately.
- Children must be supervised.
- A safety habit, not a treatment.
Frequently asked questions
Are sunglasses enough?
- Proper clear safety glasses are better.
What do I do if a spark hits the eye?
- Do not rub; go to an eye hospital at once.
Are sparklers safe for kids?
- They burn very hot; supervise closely or skip.
