Indian J Ophthalmol. 2001 Sep;49(3):189-90.

Ocular fireworks injuries. Clinical features and visual outcome.

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Department of Ophthalmology, Govt. Medical College, Chandigarh, India. aryasudesh@yahoo.co.in

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In a prospective analysis of ocular fireworks injuries over three consecutive years (1997 to 1999) during the Indian festival of Diwali, 42 patients presented with various types of fireworks-related ocular injuries. Twenty two (52%) patients had to be admitted for the management of their ocular injuries.

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