Dozens of lawsuits claim the drugs led to vision loss, though evidence is mixed.
Whitaker's career as a pianist, organist, drummer, keyboard player, and percussion player has had an extraordinary start.
Zion Rick-Gains is legally blind after being shot in a senseless act of gun violence and is now owning his new identity, refusing to give up on his dream.
Four people have reportedly had to have their eyeballs surgically removed.
Moe Joe's raised thousands for their chef's stolen electronic glasses. With the money left over, they were able to give three additional pairs to local, legally blind teens.
"Even if you have septo-optic dysplasia, I think it's a blessing, because not everyone has that same kind of diagnosis as I do."