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Vision-impaired celebrities who struggle with sight
These famous figures have suffered from a wide range of eye-related issues
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It's estimated that almost 50 million people in the world are legally blind, and approximately 250 million live with some form of visual impairment. Treatable conditions like cataracts and diabetes are some of the main causes in developing countries where medical resources are lacking, but even the rich and famous can lose their sight for a variety of reasons. Many celebrities have dealt with moderate to severe visual impairment at some point in their lives, but they prove that it's still possible to live a full life and have an exceptional career.
Click through the following gallery to see which famous figures have faced problems with their sight.
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