In a strange twist to fate, celebrations at a Russian dance music festival near Moscow last week have rendered dozens of young revelers blind due to a laser show. Doctors fear the damage may be irreparable and that their sight may not be restored, the Kommersant daily reported on Monday.
"More than 30 people between the ages of 16 and 30 have ended up in hospitals in the capital with the same diagnosis -- damaged retinas -- since July 7," the report said, quoting doctors.
Astigmatism - Causes Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment FAQs
Astigmatism is a refractive error of the eye, which causes blurred or distorted vision. Astigmatism is one of the most common vision problems.
Astigmatism is a refractive error of the eye, which causes blurred or distorted vision. Astigmatism is one of the most common vision problems.
Festivalgoers being treated in hospital said they were blinded when lasers intended to light up the night sky were trained on dancers.
"I immediately saw a black spot like the kind you get when you look at the sun," said one of the patients.
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Short Sightedness
Short Sightedness (Myopia) is a common vision problem, in which individuals cannot focus on distant objects and the images look blurred. This problem can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery.
Short Sightedness (Myopia) is a common vision problem, in which individuals cannot focus on distant objects and the images look blurred. This problem can be corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery.
Patients With Retinal Degeneration may Be Better Off With Retinal Transplants
Retina cell transplantation has shown promising outcomes in patients with retinal degeneration, say researchers.
Retina cell transplantation has shown promising outcomes in patients with retinal degeneration, say researchers.
