As Bonfire Night approaches, the skies will soon be filled with colour, light and sound. But behind the sparkle lies a real risk to our eyes.
Each year, thousands of people experience serious eye injuries from fireworks, most of them preventable. The eyes are incredibly delicate, and even a small spark or piece of debris can cause lasting damage.
Here’s how to enjoy the show safely and keep your sight protected, this Bonfire Night and beyond.
Fireworks burn at extreme temperatures, releasing heat, debris and chemicals that can easily harm the eye. Even sparklers can reach over 1,500°C - that’s— hot enough to melt metal!
Quick Tips for Firework Eye Safety
Good habits go a long way:
At Orbis, our mission is to ensure no one loses their sight unnecessarily, whether through preventable diseases or avoidable injuries.
By sharing firework safety tips, we remind everyone how simple actions can protect one of our most precious gifts: sight. Awareness and prevention are key to protecting vision, at home and around the world.
Four-year-old Abiso from rural Ethiopia was born with congenital cataracts that left his world in darkness. After receiving sight-restoring surgery through Orbis, he can finally see clearly, and his smile says it all.
1. False – they can burn hotter than 1,500°C!
2. C – Seek help immediately!
3. At a professional display – it’s safer and more spectacular!
At Orbis, we believe sight is worth celebrating – and protecting.
Together, we can make sure every celebration stays safe – and every person has the chance to see the beauty of it.
