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Lil Yachty Says He Temporarily Lost 80% of Vision in His Left Eye
Rapper and WWE talent Lil Yachty said he lost most of the vision in his left eye during a recent illness.
He told Complex that he had been sick for about two weeks and lost 80 percent of his sight in that eye.
He said he is fine now, but did not want to discuss the illness in detail.
Yachty described being alone in a dark room and fearing he might remain blind.
The scare made him appreciate his eyesight, which he said people can take for granted.
He shared the experience in an interview before a concert performance; no further details about his health or what happens next were given.
Lil Yachty said he temporarily lost 80 percent of the vision in his left eye during a recent illness.
He said he is fine now.
Yachty described being unable to see and staying alone in a dark room.
He said the experience frightened him and made him grateful for his eyesight.
He shared the details in an interview with Complex before a concert performance.
- Who
- Lil Yachty, a songwriter, rapper, producer and WWE talent.
- What
- He said he temporarily lost 80 percent of the vision in his left eye. He said he is fine now.
- When
- He said he had been sick for the last two weeks.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Yachty sat down with Complex for an interview.
Yachty said he had been sick and in lockdown.
- Vision loss
- 80 percent of the vision in his left eye
- Current condition
- Yachty said he is fine now
- Interview outlet
- Complex
- Illness duration
- Two weeks
What people are saying
I literally thought I was gonna be blind forever.
I’m fine.
I went blind in my left eye. Yeah, 80 percent. It was bad. I could not see at all.