
Foam parties hazardous for eyes
As machines spray foamy bubbles onto partygoers, revelers who get a face full of soapy bubbles can suffer from stinging, burning red eyes, not to mention the falls that can happen when the floor gets slick and people can’t see where they’re going because they’re dancing through a foamy cloud.
About 40 people sought emergency room treatment for eye injuries after a foam party in Florida. Clubgoers described intense eye pain and temporary blindness.
One emergency room doctor who’s seen the trend grow in popularity says the parties are potentially dangerous. Officials don’t know what exactly went wrong at the Florida club, but it’s possible that the concentrated soap was not diluted correctly.
A chemical in the soap at the bubbly parties can irritate the eyes, just like chlorine from a swimming pool or the sting of bubble bath getting in your eyes. But more common than eye injuries are falls that happen because people can’t see what’s on the foam-covered floor beneath them. The foam can also bring on nausea and vomiting if too much is inhaled or swallowed.
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