Experts warn of eye injuries when opening bottles of fizz

Experts warn over Champagne cork related eye injuries (Alamy/PA)

Experts have warned people to be careful when popping bottles of fizz over Christmas, saying that corks can leave bottles at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour and could cause permanent eye damage.

Academics suggest the injuries can be easily avoided and describe the best way to open the bottles in order to minimise risk.