People seek medical help after school prizegiving

JOHN HAWKINS/FAIRFAX NZ

Edendale Christian Activity Centre is getting its lights replaced after a number of people complained of sore eyes and sunburn-like sensation on their faces.

Several people sought medical help for burning eyes after attending a prizegiving ceremony in the Southland town of Edendale.

One man complained of sore eyes and a swollen face after attending the Edendale Primary School's prizegiving on Tuesday evening at the Christian Activity Centre.

He went to Southland Hospital about 5am on Wednesday when the pain became unbearable.

"It was like having sand in my eyes," he said.

He was given eye drops and ointment for his face and said part of his face and both eyes were still swollen yesterday.

Gore Hospital chief executive Karl Metzler said four people presented with symptoms at the hospital, and another 17 complained of similar symptoms atSouthland Hospital's emergency department.

"We were relieved it was only four here," he said.

Edendale Primary School principal David McKenzie said people had approached him about having sore eyes and a sunburn-like sensation on their faces.

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People seek medical help after school prizegiving

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