The explosion sent shrapnel into his eyes, stomach and other parts of his body, blinding him almost entirely and permanently

Rather than remaining in Nghe An, Toan came up with another idea. As he had dreamt of international travel even from a young age

Thanh, the only person in her family who is visually impaired, was born with severe malformation to her facial structure.

An is told the doctor believes a medication his mother took during the course of her pregnancy is responsible for his blindness.

Though he had a sighted friend who helped him with his schoolwork, in the early years he struggled greatly with his studies.

Nhi’s story is one of considerable personal tragedy and sadness. Even more so, it is one of remarkable courage and survival.

It would be difficult to overestimate Nhâm’s importance to Omamori, both as Master Teacher and as Master Therapist,

Phi wants everybody to know that he is “happy and enthusiastic about life” but that he has a “serious attitude about work”.

​Hai Anh, twenty-nine, has completed his high school studies at Complementary of Military University of Culture and Arts in Hanoi

Manh expresses considerable frustration with his blindness, explaining that it keeps him from doing many things, driving a car.

Hiep is a professional runner, representing Hanoi in the national championships. He began as a professional seven years ago

Though totally blind he has managed to complete his high school education and has mastered the piano, several other instruments

The first thing you’ll probably notice about Oanh is not that she is blind but that she has a beautiful smile.

Tuan was particularly interested in biology and history and enjoyed reading the ancient legends coloring Vietnamese history.

Cong’s father was a soldier. Cong and his blind sister have refused to let their blindness be an obstacle in achieving their goals