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Diwali is a festival of light and joy, celebrated with the beauty of decorations, lights, and colorful garlands. However, eye health should not be neglected, as certain mistakes made during this festival can negatively affect vision. Therefore, it is crucial to follow specific rules during Diwali.

Professor Dr. Mahipal Singh Sachdev, Chairman of the Group of Hospitals Center, emphasized in an interview with Aajtak.in how important it is to monitor eye health during Diwali. He noted that smoke from fireworks and dust can cause irritation and allergic reactions in the eyes. Furthermore, improper use of cosmetics and contact lenses used during festivals can also harm the eyes, and any negligence regarding eye health can lead to serious consequences.

Dr. Mahipal advises avoiding direct contact with smoke during Diwali, as it can damage the eyes. If smoke gets into the eyes, they should be rinsed with water. There is also a risk of irritation and infection from touching the eyes with unwashed hands or sharing cosmetic products. It is recommended to remove makeup before going to sleep. Contact lens wearers must strictly follow instructions for cleaning and using them. It is also important to refrain from using eye drops without consulting a doctor if eye problems arise.

Signs such as redness, pain, constant tearing, or changes in vision should not be ignored. Often, people try home remedies or postpone seeing a doctor hoping the problem will disappear on its own. Nevertheless, sudden blurring or loss of vision, severe pain, or eye injury can indicate serious problems requiring immediate specialist consultation.

People suffering from diabetes and high blood pressure, as well as those who already have eye diseases, should pay extra attention to regular check-ups. Diabetes can damage retinal nerves, and symptoms may be unnoticed in the early stages. Therefore, it is important to undergo eye examinations as recommended by a doctor and keep other health issues under control.

A 71-year-old farmer and plant grower sought treatment at a South Korean ophthalmology clinic, who had previously been considered healthy. He complained of blurred vision, redness, and a foreign body sensation in both eyes, symptoms that persisted for two months.

During an examination using a slit lamp, doctors discovered signs of inflammation, including conjunctival injection and corneal epithelial erosions. Furthermore, the presence of mobile whitish round worms was noted in the upper and lower layers of the conjunctiva of both eyes.

Under local anesthesia, a medical professional successfully extracted eleven live worms using a fine forceps. These worms ranged in length from 11 to 20 millimeters.

This clinical case was documented by doctors Ji Eun Song and Kyuseong Jo from Kangwon National University Medical School and published in The New England Journal of Medicine.