Ganesh Festval – DJs and Laser light
Dr Nilesh Giri, consultant ophthalmologist at Surya Mother and Child Super Specialty Hospital, said, “A DJ laser should paint the air, never the audience. In recent years, we have seen at least 25 cases of vision impairment caused by exposure to DJ lasers, which is a serious cause for concern. ” “Organisers must secure projectors and prevent beams from scanning faces. Dr Kelkar said in certain cases, exposure leads to blurred vision, headaches, or persistent afterimages that do not fade for several minutes. If you experience any vision loss after watching a laser show, you should consult an ophthalmologist immediately to minimise the damage,” he said.
Pune : Festive laser beams synced to DJ sets may look dazzling, but ophthalmologists warn they can cause permanent eye damage and, in rare cases, even blindness. Doctors cited a rising number of cases of laser-induced macular haemorrhage—where central vision drops sharply after a single exposure—during recent festive periods. Children, in particular, should remain well away from the equipment. Parents should ask their children to flag any new blurring of vision, central dark patches, or distorted lines. These symptoms require immediate ophthalmic assessment, as there is no established first-aid treatment that can reverse retinal injury,” Dr Giri warned. In severe cases, it leads to permanent loss of vision. Their vision only improved spontaneously with medication and follow-ups. Another patient developed a sub-retinal scar that led to permanent loss of central vision. To prevent such injuries, we strongly recommend that people do not stare directly into these lights and that organisers stop using such lasers for celebrations. Dr Khurshed M. Bharucha, consultant ophthalmologist at PBMA’s HV Desai Eye Hospital, added that the risk of haemorrhage is a major concern. “The lasers cause bleeding and burns in the retina. Anyone attending these displays should avoid looking directly into the light.
“We encountered a patient last year with a haemorrhage in the front of the retina caused by laser lights.