More Than 20 Report Eye Pain After Exposure to UV Lights at Bored Ape Yacht Club's NFT Event

Bored Ape Yacht Club's parent company Yuga Labs investigating claims of eye injuries and skin burns allegedly caused by excessive UV stage lighting at its ApeFest event in Hong Kong, an annual gathering for Bored Ape NFT owners.

Attendees of the ApeFest event in Hong Kong, hosted by Bored Ape Yacht Club's parent company Yuga Labs, have reported symptoms of eye pain and vision problems, allegedly caused by excessive UV stage lighting.
A total of 22 individuals have reported eye complications after the event, the symptoms of which are consistent with photokeratitis, a condition caused by UV light exposure, which is usually temporary but can cause severe pain.
Attendee Adrian Zdunczyk described the sensation as 'microwaving your eyes' and was diagnosed with photokeratitis at a local clinic in Hong Kong. He claims Yuga Labs has not taken the situation seriously.
Bored Ape Yacht Club is a known collection of NFTs with each member using cryptocurrency to purchase one of 10,000 distinct digital assets, which are cartoon images of apes. Its market has significantly cooled this year.
Yuga Labs has publicly acknowledged the reports of eye-related issues and is investigating the claims with the help of an independent firm. It is looking into the potential culprit, including fluorescent paint and UV light.