Black Eyed Peas News: Black Eyed Peas' Apl.de.ap Says He's Legally Blind

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He's rocked stages across the globe and built a successful career as one-fourth of the platinum-selling group Black Eyed Peas, but member apl.de.ap had an obstacle in his way the entire time -- he cannot fully see.

The Filipino rapper revealed to People magazine recently that he's legally blind due to a rare condition called nystagmus, a form of involuntary eye movement which can cause vision impairment.

"I doubted myself for a long time," apl.de.ap said. "I'm comfortable not using my vision. I weave around my problems."

The condition is characterized by alternating smooth pursuit of the eye in one direction and saccadic...