Can Anesthesia Cause Temporary Blindness? Understanding the Risks
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While severe postoperative vision loss (POVL) is a rare complication of surgery, with an estimated incidence as low as 1 in 60,000 to 1 in 125,000 cases under general anesthesia, other less severe visual issues, like temporary blurry vision, are more common. Understanding the various causes helps to address concerns about how anesthesia can cause temporary blindness, from minor corneal abrasions to very rare, serious events.
