Summary of the article:
People who attended the ApeFest event in Hong Kong on November 4-5, 2023 have reported experiencing eye burn and impaired vision. Yuga Labs, the company behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection, is investigating the cause of the eye pain, but they have said that it is too soon to comment.
Some attendees have said that the stage lights at the event were very bright, and that they felt a burning sensation in their eyes after being exposed to the lights. One attendee said that they were diagnosed with photokeratitis, a condition caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light.
Yuga Labs has not confirmed whether the eye pain is caused by UV light, but they have said that they are looking into the "root cause" of the issue.
Additional information:
ApeFest is a three-day event for holders of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFTs.
The event in Hong Kong was attended by about 2,250 people.
Yuga Labs is one of the pioneers in the NFT market.
NFT sales have collapsed by 98% since their peak in May 2022.
Hong Kong is seeking to build itself into Asia's premier crypto hub.
Conclusion:
It is still unclear what caused the eye pain experienced by attendees of the ApeFest event in Hong Kong. Yuga Labs is investigating the issue, and they have said that they will provide more information as soon as it is available.