Stevie Wonder Shuts Down Rumors About Blindness
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Stevie was born premature and went blind shortly after – he was diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) at six weeks old, due to too much oxygen in his incubator. According to the Mayo Clinic, this occurs when blood vessels ‘swell and grow too much in the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eye’.
The soul icon — born Stevland Hardaway Judkins — was diagnosed with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) as an infant. Caused by excess oxygen in the incubator used after his premature birth, the condition led to a detachment of the retinas and permanent blindness by the time he was just six weeks old.
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US Weekly on MSNStevie Wonder Addresses Rumor He’s Not Really Blind: ‘You Know the Truth’Stevie Wonder addressed rumors about his blindness during a recent concert in Wales, sharing the story of how he lost his vision as a child
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Speculation about Stevie Wonder's sight has surrounded the music legend for years, so he decided to address the rumours while on stage in Cardiff, Wales.
The Hollywood star, 55, led the celebrities who flocked to watch legendary singer Stevie, 75, headline at the London festival, which took place over two weeks.