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 <p>Numerous participants at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Yuga Labs" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/yuga-labs.html">Yuga Labs</a>’ <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="ApeFest" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/apefest.html">ApeFest</a> event on November 4th in Hong Kong have stated that they encountered eye-related issues, such as burns, impaired vision, and significant discomfort.</p>
 <p>In response, Yuga Labs stated on X that they are looking into the cause behind the eye issues affecting a subset of attendees at the Bored Ape Yacht Club-themed ApeFest.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">I just opened up IG and Jasmine’s eye is swollen. 😳<br><br>Some Apes had an eye issue at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="ApeFest" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/apefest.html">ApeFest</a>. <br><br>Protect your eyes. Wash your hands. <br><br>Be careful out there. pic.twitter.com/FNHF9hrDeg</p>— PB Drip💧 (@DripperPb) November 6, 2023
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 <p>Yuga estimated that less than 1% of attendees and staff were impacted based on current information. They encouraged anyone still experiencing symptoms to seek medical attention.</p>
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 <p>Some critics blasted the company for the situation, with one loyal BAYC owner claiming they took out loans to attend and now face significant medical bills for their eye.</p>
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    <p lang="en" dir="ltr">I have been a loyal community member for over 2 years.<br><br>My ape is not only the most expensive thing I own, it is one of the only things I own. <br><br>I had my parents give me a loan so I could attend <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="ApeFest" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/apefest.html">ApeFest</a>, and now I am drowning in eye related medical bills I don’t know how to pay.</p>— Arnold Bernault (@ahitposter) November 6, 2023
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 <p>Photos circulated on social media showed injured eyes after the event. While the exact cause remains unclear, hypotheses include issues with stage lighting or visual effects.</p>
 <p>For an event centered around a major NFT collection like Bored Ape Yacht Club, an outbreak of eye-related injuries raises obvious concerns. <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" title="Yuga Labs" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/yuga-labs.html">Yuga Labs</a> faces pressure to determine the reason and whether adequate safety precautions are in place.</p>
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 <p>The reports cast a pall over the extravagant celebration meant to bring the top NFT communities together. Yuga will need to address how things went wrong to rebuild trust around its marquee brand and events.</p>
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  <li>ApeFest</li>
  <li>BAYC</li>
  <li>nft</li>
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<p>Source: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://thebittimes.com/apefest-attendees-report-eye-issues-yuga-labs-respond-tbt69266.html">https://thebittimes.com/apefest-attendees-report-eye-issues-yuga-labs-respond-tbt69266.html</a></p>

ApeFest Attendees Report Eye Issues; Yuga Labs Respond

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