US EditionElton John gives health update on his vision loss, says he's not 'giving up hope'
Elton John has been blind in his right eye and has limited vision in his left for 15 months due to an infection, but remains hopeful for medical breakthroughs and will headline Rock In Rio.
- On Tuesday, Sir Elton John, 78-year-old singer, told Variety he isn’t giving up hope after losing sight in his right eye following an infection last year.
- The problem began in July 2024 when Elton John developed an aggressive eye infection in France that damaged his right retina and made the last 15 months challenging.
- Furnish says medical teams have produced some improvement in John's left eye, and John uses an iPad and FaceTime to stay connected with friends like Paul McCartney while continuing new album recording activity.
- He says the condition has been devastating, as John hasn’t been able to see, watch, or read, and missing Zachary, 14 and Elijah, 12 playing has been stressful despite family support.
- Looking ahead, John is scheduled to headline Rock In Rio next September, as Furnish highlights, `We’re continuing to explore and getting a lot of outreach from a lot of doctors who want to help and support.
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Musician Elton John has been struggling with massive restrictions since a bilateral eye infection, but first therapies have an effect. While his environment supports him, the 78-year-old relies on advances in medicine and AI.
The 78-year-old singer has lost vision in his right eye due to an infection.
Elton John Says 'There Is Hope' After 'Devastating' Right Eye Vision Loss
Elton John is staying optimistic about regaining his sight after losing vision in his right eye last year. “I’ve had the most incredible life, and there is hope,” the Grammy winner, 78, told Variety in a cover story published Tuesday, November 25. “I’ve just gotta be patient that someday science will help me with this one. Once they help me with this one, I’ll be fine. It’s exactly like the AIDS situation. You mustn’t give up hope, you must be s…
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