Elton John’s right eye condition has raised concerns among fans as the legendary musician battles a severe infection. He contracted this infection earlier this year which has severely affected his vision. This health challenge has also sparked concerns about his continuation in the music industry. So, what exactly happened to Elton John’s right eye, and how is he coping with his health struggles?
Here’s the latest update on Elton John’s eye condition and his recovery.
Elton John shares that he lost vision in his right eye
Elton John has opened up about the significant impact a severe right eye infection has had on his vision and his ability to continue working on his music. The music legend contracted the infection in the south of France in July and has been unable to see out of his right eye for the past four months. His left eye is also in poor condition, which makes daily tasks challenging.
In an interview with Good Morning America, John revealed the extent of his struggles. He said, “It kind of floored me. I can’t see anything. I can’t read anything. I can’t watch anything.” He expressed frustration, “There’s hope and encouragement that it will be OK, but I’m kind of stuck in the moment because I can do something like this, but going into the studio and recording, I don’t know. Because I can’t see a lyric for start.” (via USA Today)
Back in September, Elton John had publicly addressed the situation on Instagram. He called the infection “severe” and shared that he was undergoing treatment. However, the process was slow. At the time, he had also mentioned that he was only experiencing “limited vision” in one eye. (via BBC)
Despite the ongoing medical challenges, John remained upbeat during the Good Morning America interview, focusing on his recovery and the support from his team. John also took the opportunity to promote his new documentary, Elton John: Never Too Late. The musician expressed his pride in his work, family, and positive attitude through this difficult time. He said, “I’m the luckiest man in the world.”
