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Ultraviolet (UV) lights have been identified as the likely cause of vision loss, eye pain, and skin issues experienced by attendees of the ApeFest event in Hong Kong. The event, organized by Yuga Labs’ Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), took place on November 4 and resulted in numerous reports of eye and skin-related problems the following day. In a Twitter post, BAYC confirmed that UV-A emitting lights installed at the event were the probable source of these issues. The determination was made after a joint investigation with Jack Morton Worldwide, the agency responsible for producing ApeFest. UVA lights, also known as blacklights, are commonly used for various purposes, including special effect lighting in nightclubs. The specific details of the UVA lights used at ApeFest were not disclosed. BAYC has urged those experiencing symptoms to seek medical assistance and inform healthcare providers about their exposure to UVA lights. The project expressed regret that the incident had affected the attendees’ experience and pledged to support the recovery of those affected.