The joyous bubbles of champagne are associated with happiness, celebrations and the holiday season. As a champagne bottle is uncorked, the rapid release of carbon dioxide gas is a memorable moment enjoyed by everyone.
However, there is a potential dark side to this beverage. Eye injuries from champagne corks pose a unique, yet significant threat to eye health. While my usual research focuses on the launch of astronauts into space and protecting astronaut ocular health,1-3 the focus of this article is instead on the protection from the launch of champagne corks.
The goal of this article is to ensure that your holiday season does not include a visit to an eye surgeon’s operating table.
Register now to continue reading
Thank you for visiting Optician Online. Register now to access up to 10 news and opinion articles a month.
Register
Already have an account? Sign in here
