Man Loses Vision After Slapping Eye to Stop Twitching

Beijing. A man has lost vision in his eye after repeatedly slapping it to stop it from twitching, a phenomenon believed to be an ominous sign in China. While twitching of the left eye is considered auspicious, the right eye is associated with bad luck.

According to a report in the South China Morning Post, the man, fearing misfortune from his twitching right eye, repeatedly slapped it in an attempt to stop the movement. The problem did not subside even with rest and warm compresses.