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Lil Yachty says he temporarily lost most vision in left eye, is now fine

WWE talent Lil Yachty told Complex he temporarily lost roughly 80% of vision in his left eye and feared permanent blindness; he says his vision has since recovered.

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Lil Yachty told Complex he recently experienced a health scare in which he lost about 80 percent of the vision in his left eye and feared he might be permanently blind. He said the conversation took place with Complex ahead of a concert performance.

The rapper, songwriter and producer — who is also currently signed to WWE — described the episode as frightening and said his vision has since improved.

No additional medical details, timeline or treatment information were provided in the interview; this report is based on Yachty's remarks to Complex.

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