<p>At least seven people have suffered eye injuries during the ongoing Deepavali celebrations since Wednesday.</p>.<p>Three of these cases were reported on Thursday. One case each has been referred to the government-run Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, and the private facilities of Narayana Nethralaya and Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/life-in-bengaluru/most-firecracker-eye-injuries-occur-to-bystanders-here-s-how-to-stay-safe-1046877.html" target="_blank">How to prevent eye injuries due to firecrackers</a></strong></p>.<p>The case reported to Minto was Arham Khan, a nine-year-old boy from Basavanagudi, who suffered injuries in both eyes while bursting a flower pot cracker. He was given first aid at a local clinic before being referred to Minto on Thursday. Doctors say he is out of danger.</p>.<p>Citizens can call the Minto helpline (9480832430) in case of eye-related injuries.</p>.<p>At Narayana Nethralaya, a six-year-old girl, two 11-year-old boys and a 40-year-old man have been treated for firecracker-related eye injuries. “Fortunately, none of them suffered any serious eye damage,” said Dr Bhujang Shetty, chairperson of the hospital.</p>.<p>Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Chikkalasandra, is treating a 13-year-old boy who suffered an eye injury after being hit by a cracker spark while riding pillion on a scooter.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
<p>At least seven people have suffered eye injuries during the ongoing Deepavali celebrations since Wednesday.</p>.<p>Three of these cases were reported on Thursday. One case each has been referred to the government-run Minto Ophthalmic Hospital, and the private facilities of Narayana Nethralaya and Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital.</p>.<p><strong>Read | <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/city/life-in-bengaluru/most-firecracker-eye-injuries-occur-to-bystanders-here-s-how-to-stay-safe-1046877.html" target="_blank">How to prevent eye injuries due to firecrackers</a></strong></p>.<p>The case reported to Minto was Arham Khan, a nine-year-old boy from Basavanagudi, who suffered injuries in both eyes while bursting a flower pot cracker. He was given first aid at a local clinic before being referred to Minto on Thursday. Doctors say he is out of danger.</p>.<p>Citizens can call the Minto helpline (9480832430) in case of eye-related injuries.</p>.<p>At Narayana Nethralaya, a six-year-old girl, two 11-year-old boys and a 40-year-old man have been treated for firecracker-related eye injuries. “Fortunately, none of them suffered any serious eye damage,” said Dr Bhujang Shetty, chairperson of the hospital.</p>.<p>Dr Agarwal's Eye Hospital, Chikkalasandra, is treating a 13-year-old boy who suffered an eye injury after being hit by a cracker spark while riding pillion on a scooter.</p>.<p><strong>Watch latest videos by DH here:</strong></p>
