Chandigarh, Oct 20, 2025

Being a premium institute in northern India, the Advanced Eye Centre of the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) on Monday ensured its full preparedness and commitment to manage Diwali-related eye injuries.

It said in case of an eye injury, cover the eye with a clean cloth or shield, avoid pressure, and reach an ophthalmologist immediately. The PGIMER has formed a separate team of doctors and staff during this Diwali season till October 22 to tackle all kinds of eye emergencies round the clock.

There will be 22 dedicated doctors, and a separate anesthesia team will be working around the clock on Monday. All emergency management, including major surgeries, will be performed without any waiting on these days, the PGIMER said in a state

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