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Increase in pollution in Delhi-NCR after Diwali; Easy tips to take care of your childrenâs eyes, according to expertsCommon eye problems after DiwaliWays to Manage Your Childrenâs Eyes After Diwalirecognize the Symptoms of eye damagedrink lots of waterkeep your eyes lubricatedChoose safe fireworksSupervise the use of fireworksprovide protective goggles
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Increase in pollution in Delhi-NCR after Diwali; Easy tips to take care of your childrenâs eyes, according to experts
The air quality in Delhi deteriorated this morning as people violated the ban on firecrackers during Diwali celebrations. As a result, the thick blanket of smog and dust has caused eye irritation â especially in children, causing inflammation, redness and dryness. According to experts, children suffer most from allergies caused by irritants found in smoke, vapors and even household dust. Read on to learn expert-based tips to protect your childrenâs eyes from damage.
Although you can ignore these discomforts during the festivities â symptoms like dryness, itching and redness may intensify later causing a lot of discomfort, especially in children.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is not limited to just food, drink and fun. Despite the ban, people burst firecrackers, causing severe pollution in the morning. A dense smog has engulfed the national capital and visibility has become almost zero due to the smoke. According to real-time data provided by the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research, Delhiâs air quality index or AQI rose to 359 at 6:30 am, which falls in the âvery poorâ category.
AQI was at 328 on the morning of Diwali.
Many residents have complained of eye irritation and allergies due to the smoke and dust. While you may ignore these discomforts during the festivities â symptoms like dryness, itching and redness may intensify later, causing a lot of discomfort, especially in children.
According to doctors, these symptoms indicate inflammation and can cause significant discomfort, potentially cause allergic reactions and put childrenâs eyes at risk. âBright lights, sparklers and fireworks can all be quite dangerous. These are important steps parents should take to guarantee the safety of their childâs eyes this holiday season,â Dr Mubashir Parkar, Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr Aggarwal Eye Hospital, told Times Now.
Common eye problems after Diwali
Apart from dryness and itching, dust particles and smoke emissions have a negative effect on your glands responsible for eye moisture, resulting in excessive dryness and discomfort. It also causes severe redness and watering, resulting in excessive production of tears which act as an inflammatory substance.
Children suffer most from allergies caused by irritants found in smoke, vapors, and even household dust.
Ways to Manage Your Childrenâs Eyes After Diwali
According to Dr. Parker, there are some ways you can manage the eyes of children after Diwali to protect them from the ill effects of pollution:
recognize the Symptoms of eye damage
If you notice any signs of eye injury â actively seek medical help. If you think you may have an eye injury, seek medical attention immediately. Never try to treat eye injuries alone.
drink lots of water
Dr. Parker emphasizes the importance of hydration as it protects the skin as well as the eyes from drying out. It also helps restore the moisture barrier in the eyes and reduce further irritation.
Maintaining this hydration routine after Diwali can prevent excessive dryness and soothe eye discomfort.
keep your eyes lubricated
For starters, be sure to use artificial tears to keep your eyes well lubricated, and drink enough water to prevent dehydration.
Choose safe fireworks
If children insist on bursting crackers, choose fireworks that are considered safe and are authorized by the local government if you want to use them. Check for labels stating that the fireworks meet safety standards. âHomemade crackers or those with confusing labels should be avoided as they may be more harmful,â he said.
Supervise the use of fireworks
Children should always be supervised when near a pyrotechnic machine. Make sure they know that handling sparklers and other fireworks is only appropriate for adults. For fireworks displays, maintain a safe distance and set up a special location away from children and animals.
provide protective goggles
Keep safety glasses handy and encourage children to wear them when they are around fireworks or bright lights. Since prevention is always better than cure, protecting their eyes from sparks and debris by using safety glasses can significantly reduce the chance of damage.
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