Ethan Waisberg and his colleagues warn about the substantial threat to ocular health from cork eye injuries when opening bottles of champagne or sparkling wine. They highlight the potential for significant injuries, including permanent blindness, and the need for preventive measures such as warning labels and alternative packaging materials. They cite studies that have documented cases of severe eye injuries caused by champagne bottle corks and emphasize the need for public awareness campaigns about safety precautions to mitigate the risk of injuries. They provide practical tips for safely uncorking fizz bottles and stress the importance of prompt consultation with an ophthalmologist in the event of an injury.
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Cheers not tears: champagne corks and eye injury
