The Standard
Date: August 29, 2013
By: Amy Nip
A pregnant woman suffered from a bout of temporary blindness after playing Pokemon Go for several
A girl playing Pokemon Go tries to catch a “Pidgey” on her mobile phone in a shopping mall in Bangkok on August 9, 2016.
Pokemon Go’s debut in Thailand has alarmed the country’s generals, prompting the kingdom’s junta chief to warn youngsters against playing too much and the army to ban the game from barracks. The mobile app was made available in Thailand on August 6, delighting many in a country where Japanese subcultures have a significant following.
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hours, according to a Taiwan hospital eye specialist.
The 31-year-old woman, who suffered from macular degeneration, temporarily lost the sight in her right eye, New Taipei City Hospital ophthalmologist Chen Yu-an told the media in Taiwan.
Those diagnosed with macular degeneration would normally receive injections to inhibit blood-vessel growth, but the woman refused such treatment as she feared it would affect her baby. Instead, she opted for oral drugs and had to stay at home.
The doctor also treated a 40-year- old engineer, who suffered from a inflamation of the iris after playing the popular game.
College of Ophthalmologists of Hong Kong president Chow Pak-chin said eye patients should not play mobile phone games. Others should refrain from playing for excessive periods of time, and to rest their eyes at regular intervals.
There is no solid evidence to suggest that playing mobile games leads to eye diseases, but it is a common consensus that excessive playing could have a negative impact, he said. [FULL STORY]
