Why did several attendees at a Trump rally suffer mysterious eye injuries? Here's what an expert has said
Trump rally in Tucson, Arizona, in the past few days complained of eye irritation and some even temporary blindness and excruciating pain. Their symptoms could have been caused by accidental chemical exposure or UV light toxicity, according to Dr. Jules Winokur, vice chair of ophthalmology for Northwell Health.
Following the event on September 12, a number of people who were there on stage with Donald Trump at a rally in Tucson, Arizona, reported suffering serious eye injuries. They claimed to have experienced burning pain and temporary blindness right away. According to NBC affiliate KVOA-TV, some of the spectators who were seated to the left of the stage later sought medical attention.
After the event, people who stood to Donald Trump's right at his rally in Tucson reported experiencing eye problems. Everyone reported having unpleasant eye symptoms, although other symptoms included flushed faces and runny noses.
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According to Dr. Jules Winokur, vice chair of ophthalmology at Northwell Health and director of the residency program, the symptoms could be caused by UV radiation toxicity or unintentional chemical exposure. Winokur emphasized that there's no way he could know, based on the reports, what's going on. They need to examine people to see what's going on. However, he postulated that there may have been a chemical that can irritate the eye, given that the symptoms, despite being unpleasant, were transient.
