An operation at age 2 restored his vision .
Bruner was born blind ( due to cataracts ) on October 1 , 1915 , in New York City , to Herman and Rose Bruner , who were Polish Jewish immigrants .
An operation at age 2 restored Bruner 's vision .
Bruner was born blind ( due to cataracts ) on October 1 , 1915 , in New York City , to Herman and Rose Bruner , who were Polish Jewish immigrants .