What does the cryptic crossword clue "Carefully consider status of the king of the country of the blind? (3,2)" mean?

The definition is "Carefully consider". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). EYE (synonym="EYE") + UP (synonym="UP") = EYEUP; definition: "Carefully consider" The answer is EYEUP.

Carefully consider status of the king of the country of the blind? (3,2)

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