WANAQUE, N.J. (AP) — When you meet twin brothers Kenny and Justin Jongsma they look you squarely in the eyes and offer a friendly handshake.
It's firm, and they exude the confidence fit for two young men in the prime of their life. They smile warmly and are curious to get to know you.
But here's the thing. Kenny and Justin can't actually see you because they are legally blind.
Seven years ago, at age of 21, their eyesight began to suddenly deteriorate. They were diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called Leber hereditary optic neuropathy.
"One day I just woke up, contacts in and everything,...
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