Overview

• AIIMS Bhopal issued an official advisory warning against home remedies such as toothpaste, ghee or oils for burns, urging immediate cooling with water and prompt medical care.
• Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Hyderabad began a dedicated Diwali injury registry, deployed seven doctors, and reported a small number of early, mostly minor cases with theatres on standby.
• LV Prasad Eye Institute advised gently rinsing affected eyes, avoiding rubbing or ointments, covering the eye, and seeking urgent assessment by an ophthalmologist.
• Clinicians reiterated practical prevention: wear cotton rather than synthetic fabrics, supervise children, keep water or sand nearby, maintain distance, and do not relight dud firecrackers.
• Ophthalmologists reported that cracker injuries can cause severe, sometimes permanent vision loss, underscoring the need for correct first aid and rapid specialist referral.