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Children make up nearly half of Hyderabad Deepavali eye-injury cases
At Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Hyderabad, 60 people received treatment for firecracker-related eye injuries over November 7 and 8 during Deepavali celebrations.
Twenty-nine of the patients were children, while the other 31 were adults.
The hospital treated a similar number of patients during the same period last year, when it saw 54 cases.
Twenty-one patients had serious injuries, and 10 were admitted to hospital.
Eight admitted patients were scheduled for surgery, while two were to have emergency examinations under anesthesia.
Some people were hurt while simply passing by as firecrackers were being set off, and injuries involved firecrackers including rockets and bombs.
More patients may arrive over the next two to three days, as people from districts travel to Hyderabad for treatment.
Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Hyderabad treated 60 people for firecracker-related eye injuries during Deepavali on November 7 and 8.
Children accounted for 29 of the patients, while 31 were adults.
Twenty-one patients had grievous injuries and 39 had simple injuries.
Ten patients were admitted; eight were scheduled for surgery and two were to undergo an emergency examination under anesthesia.
The hospital superintendent said the number of cases was similar to the same period last year, when 54 patients were treated.
- Who
- Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital treated 60 patients, including 29 children and 31 adults.
- What
- Patients received treatment for firecracker-related eye injuries during Deepavali.
- When
- November 7 and 8, 2026.
- Where
- Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The injuries were associated with firecrackers being burst during Deepavali celebrations.
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Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital received 60 patients with firecracker-related eye injuries during Deepavali.
The Hindu reported the hospital’s patient numbers and treatment plans.
- Patients treated
- 60
- Children
- 29
- Adults
- 31
- Grievous injuries
- 21
- Patients admitted
- 10
- Surgeries scheduled
- 8
What people are saying
the hospital recorded a similar number of cases to the same period last year
several patients were innocent bystanders who sustained injuries while walking on roads or standing near places where firecrackers were being burst.
My son was bursting a firecracker when suddenly a part of it flew off and hit his eye.