Zak Turner, a 25-year-old Bay Ridge resident, faced a shocking diagnosis of Leber's Hereditary Optic Neuropathy after experiencing blurry vision. The diagnosis indicated he would rapidly lose his eyesight, leaving him with only peripheral vision. Struggling with the implications of being legally blind, Turner battled self-doubt and concern over losing his job and independence. He ultimately found motivation in sports, transitioning to tandem biking and guided running, and overcame his challenges, culminating in completing a marathon—a testament to his resilience and determination.
If I never lost my eyesight, who knows, I may never have run a marathon.
A lot of the next six months. It was kind of like that 'why me' mentality, I don't deserve this.
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