Diwali Firecracker Explosion Severely Damages 14-Year-Old Boy's Eye In Bhopal, Doctors Say Only 10% Chance Of Vision Recovery
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A 14-year-old boy has been admitted to Hamidia Hospital after sustaining an eye injury due to the bursting of a firecracker on Diwali. Hamidia Hospital is planning to refer him to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, as major surgery is needed to take out pieces of firecrackers which are still in the eye. The primary surgery was done and his dressing…
On Diwali, a 14-year-old boy suffered a severe eye injury after a firecracker exploded, leaving doctors at Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal with little hope for his vision recovery. The explosion ruptured the outer protective layer of the eye (sclera), allowing small gunpowder and firecracker particles to penetrate deep into the eye. These fragments, combined with blood and lens damage, left the boy in critical condition.
Upon initial surgery, doctors discovered that pieces of the firecracker remnants remained lodged within the boy's eye. Dr. SS Kubre, the ophthalmologist treating the child, emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that an immediate operation was necessary to reduce the risk of infection. Hamidia Hospital plans to refer the boy to the renowned All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Delhi, where a specialized team of doctors will evaluate his condition and determine the appropriate course of action.
The prognosis for the boy's vision is grim, with experts at Hamidia Hospital estimating only a 10% chance of successful vision restoration. The remaining specialists at AIIMS will perform a vitrectomy, a surgical procedure aimed at removing the debris from the eye's posterior part and repairing the retina, as part of the treatment plan.
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