Bored Ape NFT event attendees report ‘severe eye burn’
by Jess Weatherbed from The Verge - All Posts on (#6G58Q)
Several event attendees saught medical attention after experiencing eye and skin injuries. | Image: @CryptoJune777 / Yuga Labs Several people have reported experiencing eye pain, vision problems, and sunburnt skin on Sunday after attending ApeFest, a Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection event in Hong Kong that ran from November 3rd-5th.
Some ApeFest attendees posted on X (formerly Twitter) after seeking medical attention, with one person reporting that they had been diagnosed with Photokeratitis - aka, welder's eye," a condition caused by unprotected exposure to ultraviolet radiation - and another saying the issue was a result of UV from the stage lights, leading to speculation that the injuries were caused by improper lighting used at the event.
I woke up at 04:00 and couldn't see anymore," said @CryptoJune777. Had so much pain and my whole skin is burned....