Eye doctor warns of dangers of political protest on gay marriage - TheHill.com

It’s been called the “most fabulous form of protest,” but according to one medical expert, the potential dangers of “glitter bombing” are far from marvelous.

In an increasingly popular form of protest, activists are throwing glitter on unsuspecting targets. Dubbed “glitter bombing,” the sparkly stuff is often meant to protest a politician’s opposition to same-sex marriage.

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an optometrist in downtown Washington, tells ITK that while they might seem harmless, glitter bombs can cause real damage: “If it gets into the eyes, the best scenario is it can irritate, it can scratch. Worst scenario is it can actually create a cut. As the person blinks, it moves the glitter across the eye and can actually scratch the cornea.” Although not likely, it can even cause a potential loss of sight.