How sport has helped rowers have normalcy

 
By Matt Patterson
Published: February 29, 2008

Aerial Gilbert grew up an athlete. She rowed in college and later on, recreationally in her hometown of Petaluma , Calif.

But that changed 20 years ago, when she used over-the-counter eye drops. The product had been tampered with, and she ultimately lost her sight.

"It was lye instead of eye drops,” Gilbert said. "I lost my sight quickly, but the adjustment took time. Being blind was like being dropped on...


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