‘I started losing my eyesight at 42, but I refused to let it slow me down’
‘I started losing my eyesight at 42, but I refused to let it slow me down’
Diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 42, Mr Lee Meng Poh gradually lost almost all his vision.
An avid sportsman since young, he scaled back on sporting activities as he adjusted to life with minimal eyesight.
In 2019, a friend introduced him to dragon boating. He nearly gave up after his first session, but the experience intrigued and challenged him. “Over time, I learnt to trust my team—but also myself.”
This year, he took part in his first open-sea dragon boat race – and his team clinched gold.
