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Can the anaesthesia drug ketamine cause blindness in people?
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Extremely unlikely: There have been a few reports of blindness after an anesthetic regimen that included ketamine, however this is extraordinarily rare.
Answered 6/13/2014
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No: Blindness is not one of the major complications of the drug ketamine. There is a chance of an increase in occular pressure which could have adverse effects on those with existing glaucoma.
Answered 4/24/2015
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