Connor Boss , 18 , is the first legally blind contestant to compete in Miss Teen USA . She was diagnosed with a hereditary eye condition at age 8 . Boss , a college freshman , says winning the pageant is n't why she 's competing . ' If I can inspire one person , I feel like I ' ve won already , ' she says .
Connor Boss , 18 , is the first legally blind contestant to compete in Miss Florida USA . She was diagnosed with a hereditary eye disease at age 8 . Boss , a college freshman , says winning the pageant is n't why she 's competing . 'If I can inspire one person , I feel like I 've won already , ' she says .