Yoga Labs at ApeFest proves that UV rays are the cause of eye problems

Ultraviolet (UV) lights are to blame behind vision loss, eye pain and skin problems reported by at least 15 attendees at Yuga Labs' ApeFest event in Hong Kong last week, Invincible Tokens (NFT) conglomerate has confirmed.

On November 5, attendees began reporting eye and skin issues a day before attending ApeFest – a free event held in Hong Kong by the owners of the Bored and Mutant Ape Yacht Club.

In a Nov. 9 X (Twitter) post, the Yuga Bored Up Yacht Club (BAYC) account confirmed that “UV-A emitting lights installed in one corner of the event may be the cause of reporting issues.”

BAYC made the decision following a joint investigation with Jack Morton Worldwide, the agency that produced Ape Fest, which included on-site inspections, testing, interviews with event contractors, and review of equipment logs and specification sheets.

On Sunday, November 5, Yoga Labs began receiving reports of some ApeFest attendees and staff experiencing eye pain, vision problems, or skin irritation during the Saturday night community event. These reports were – and still are – deeply concerning to us. We immediately…

— Bored Ape Yacht Club (@BoredApeYC) November 9, 2023

UVA is the UV wavelength that accounts for 95% of the ultraviolet radiation reaching the Earth, according to the World Health Organization. The US National Eye Institute says that exposure to UV rays can increase eye problems.

UVA lights, also known as black lights, serve different purposes depending on their wavelength. Low-wavelength UVA lights are typically used for tanning beds, while lights with wavelengths closer to the visible light spectrum are used for special-effect lighting, such as nightclubs.

BAYC did not disclose specific details about the type of UVA lights used at ApeFest.

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The NFT project says it encourages those with symptoms to seek medical help and report exposure to UVA lights.

He also asked those affected to message him on X, although some commenters said the DMs on Twitter had disappeared.

The project wrote, “We regret that this event has diminished the experience of ApeFest participants.” “We are committed to supporting the recovery of the injured.”

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