- The use of fireworks not only affects the person who uses it but also the entire environment. It is estimated that 65% of injured people are usually mere bystanders.
- Hands and eyes are the most likely to be injured by fireworks.
- Eye injuries lead to ocular trauma and its consequences range from visual impairment to blindness.
One of the favorite times of the year for many people has arrived. Christmas celebrations generate joy because they are an excuse to be together with family or friends. But as with any other party, prudence should never be abandoned because there are incidents like eye injuries that register an increase on these dates.
During the holiday season it is common for both children and adults to celebrate with fireworks. However, it should not be forgotten that the The use of fireworks can cause from accidents at home to physical damage to people.
Consequences of celebrating without caution
In this regard the Dr. Cristina Pacheco del ValleMedical Manager of the APEC clinics, said that about 14 percent of eye injuries are from fireworks. This can cause serious injuries such as eye trauma, which is defined as a injury caused by blows, cuts or burns, which cause damage to the eye and its peripheral structures. If this is the case, it can lead from visual impairment to blindness.
“After the hands, the eyes are the most common part of the body to suffer burns from fireworks. In addition, eye burns are usually very painful because the affected person tends to keep their eyelids closed by keeping the substance in the eye for a long time, a situation that can aggravate the damage. These burns can cause scarring, perforation of the eye, infections and visual abnormalities.
Although some injuries are more obvious than others, eye traumas require urgent medical attention, especially when dealing with burns, so you should not apply any type of home remedy, medication, or try to cure the affected area at home. The best thing to do is to place protection with extreme caution and see a specialist immediately.
Parties that can end in tragedies
It is worth mentioning that the use of fireworks is a risk not only for those who handle them. In fact, 65 percent of people injured by fireworks are mere bystanders, with children and young adults having a more likely to suffer from eye trauma from burns.
It is important to note that prevention is the key to avoiding accidents that radically change our lives. The ideal would be to replace the fireworks with activities that are safe for the whole family. In this way, incidents could be reduced during this time or any other.
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