Posted 11/6/2023, 10:02:00 PM
Bored Ape NFT Event Attendees Suffer Vision Issues After Exposure to UV Lights
- Attendees at Bored Ape event in Hong Kong reported eye pain and vision issues
- Symptoms included eye burn, extreme pain, and impaired vision after exposure to UV lights
- Event was ApeFest for owners of Bored Ape NFT cartoon profile pictures
- Over a dozen people went to hospitals, diagnosed with conditions like photokeratitis
- Bored Ape Yacht Club said less than 1% of attendees had symptoms but reaching out
- Recommended anyone still with symptoms seek medical attention
- About 2,250 people attended event with UV stage lights
- Bored Ape NFTs gained popularity during pandemic but sales dropped 98% since peak