{"id":22984,"date":"2024-10-30T10:39:02","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T05:09:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/?p=22984"},"modified":"2024-10-30T10:39:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T05:09:02","slug":"precautions-for-a-safe-and-joyous-diwali-celebration-from-lv-prasad-eye-institute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.matribhumisamachar.com\/en\/2024\/10\/30\/precautions-for-a-safe-and-joyous-diwali-celebration-from-lv-prasad-eye-institute\/","title":{"rendered":"Precautions for a safe and joyous Diwali celebration from LV Prasad Eye Institute"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hyderabad,<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>October 2024:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>LV Prasad<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Eye Institute<\/strong>\u00a0wishes all a Diwali filled with happiness, prosperity and above all, safety. It&#8217;s time for celebrations coupled with the sparkle of firecrackers. As we gear up for the festivities, it&#8217;s important to ensure that our celebrations are safe.\u00a0\u00a0Safety comes from\u00a0celebrating responsibly!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">&#8220;Diwali holds a special place in our hearts as a time of celebration, exuberance and togetherness. A few precautions alongside the excitement of lights, firecrackers, and family gatherings, will ensure that our celebrations remain joyful and safe for everyone.&#8221; says\u00a0<strong>Dr Shalini Singh<\/strong>, Consultant Ophthalmologist at the LVPEI\u2019s Kallam Anji Reddy Campus, Hyderabad.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Dos and Don\u2019ts in case of an eye injury<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Dos<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Do Seek Immediate Medical Attention: Get the injured person to an eye care professional or emergency room as quickly as possible.<\/li>\n<li>Do Rinse the Eye Gently: If there is any debris in the eye, rinse it gently with clean water or saline solution. Avoid using any other substances.<\/li>\n<li>Do Protect the Eye: If possible, place a clean, dry cloth or an eye shield over the eye to prevent movement or additional injury.<\/li>\n<li>Do Keep the Eye Closed: Keep the injured eye closed to avoid further damage.<\/li>\n<li>Do Follow Medical Advice: Adhere to any instructions given by a medical professional after the initial examination.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Don\u2019ts<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Don\u2019t Apply Pressure: Avoid putting any pressure on the injured eye, as this could worsen the injury.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Rub the Eye: Refrain from touching or rubbing the injured eye, as this can exacerbate the injury.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Use Home Remedies: Do not use ointments, creams, or any home remedies on the eye without professional guidance.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Remove Objects: If there is a foreign object lodged in the eye, do not attempt to remove it yourself.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Wait to Seek Help: Don\u2019t delay seeking medical care, even if the injury seems minor; prompt treatment is crucial.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Drive Yourself: If the injured person needs medical attention, do not let them drive. Arrange for someone else to take them.<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t Ignore Symptoms: Watch for worsening symptoms, such as severe pain, vision changes, or excessive bleeding, and seek help immediately if they occur.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>L V Prasad Eye Institute<\/strong>\u00a0offers a set of dos and don&#8217;ts with regards firecrackers, to ensure a safe and enjoyable Diwali:<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Dos:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Purchase fireworks only from authorized manufacturers and ensure they are thoroughly dried in the sun for two days.<\/li>\n<li>Safely store firecrackers in cardboard boxes, out of children&#8217;s reach, and away from flammable materials like gas cylinders or oil cans.<\/li>\n<li>Always supervise children closely while they play with firecrackers.<\/li>\n<li>Allow only one person to light a firecracker at a time while others watch from a safe distance.<\/li>\n<li>Choose open areas for lighting firecrackers.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize long candles or phuljharis to ignite firecrackers.<\/li>\n<li>Keep two buckets of water nearby to douse any burns immediately, and for more severe burns, wrap the victim in a clean bedsheet and rush them to the hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Always wear protective shatterproof goggles when bursting firecrackers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Don&#8217;ts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Avoid lighting crackers while holding them in your hand.<\/li>\n<li>Refrain from bending over firecrackers while lighting them.<\/li>\n<li>Never light crackers inside a container, such as a bottle, tin can, or overturned pot, as this can be highly hazardous.<\/li>\n<li>Exercise patience and avoid approaching firecrackers that do not ignite immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Do not collect leftover firecrackers to create homemade versions or carry them in your pocket.<\/li>\n<li>Keep firecrackers away from burning candles, diyas, or agarbattis.<\/li>\n<li>Wear thick cotton clothing, avoiding synthetic materials when lighting crackers.<\/li>\n<li>Secure all clothing tightly; loose garments can be dangerous.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid applying creams, ointments, or oils to a burnt area.<\/li>\n<li>Do not ignite flying fireworks during heavy winds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>LVPEI Emergency Helpline Numbers:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Hyderabad: 040-68102100 | 68102848 | 7331129653<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Bhubaneswar: 0674 2653005 | 8763022222<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Visakhapatnam: 7095031666 | 9396712020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Vijayawada: 0866-6712009 | 7095152576<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>Kadapa: 08562350600 | 9515889641<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">As we celebrate this beautiful festival, let\u2019s commit to celebrate responsibly and keep the festivities safe for all. May the festival illuminate our lives with happiness and prosperity. Wishing you all a happy and safe Diwali!<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\"><strong>About L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">Established in 1987, with the vision,\u201d to create excellent and equitable eye care systems that reach all those in need,\u201d the L V Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI), a comprehensive eye health facility, is a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Prevention of Blindness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;\">In pursuance of this vision, LVPEI clinicians and scientists work at the cutting edge of eye research. Through its five-tier \u2018\u2018Eye Health Pyramid\u2019 model, it has till date offered over 36.89 million services (3 crores 68 lakh services), with more than 50% entirely free of cost, irrespective of the complexity of care needed. LVPEI is the world leader in corneal transplants with 50 K completed as of August 2024.\u00a0 For further information, visit the Institute\u2019s website,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lvpei.org\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.lvpei.org&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730349986519000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3NXT-CGAgBdL2e2dVgnJxg\">www.lvpei.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Featured Article<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hyderabad,\u00a0October 2024:\u00a0LV Prasad\u00a0Eye Institute\u00a0wishes all a Diwali filled with happiness, prosperity and above all, safety. It&#8217;s time for celebrations coupled with the sparkle of firecrackers. 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