Sparks and Scars: A Case Series on Firecracker Ocular Injuries during Diwali

Firework-related ocular injuries during Diwali remain a pressing public health issue, especially for children and bystanders. Although timely medical intervention can improve visual outcomes, severe injuries often result in irreversible vision loss. It is imperative to raise public awareness about firework safety, encourage the use of protective eyewear, and enforce stricter regulations on firework usage. Manufacturers should be mandated to produce safer, less hazardous fireworks. Additionally, directives for registering ocular injury cases at hospitals should be implemented to better understand and address this preventable problem.