Happy Birthday, Jose Feliciano
Submitted by Eye Didn’t Know Blog
Did you know? Puerto Rican-born singer Jose Feliciano was born blind from congenital glaucoma. Congenital glaucoma is a rare condition where the drainage system of the eye does not function properly, leading to high pressure in the eye and damage to the optic nerve. When this occurs around birth, the eyes sometimes enlarge leading to an unusual appearance. Even with modern treatment, usually involving surgery and medications, the prognosis for this condition is guarded.
Did you also know? In 1967, Jose Feliciano traveled to England for a concert tour. Authorities would not allow his guide dog into the country (due to rabies laws). Later, he wrote the song, No Dogs Allowed.
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