Singer-songwriter Elton John revealed that he lost vision in his right eye in July due to an eye infection he contracted while spending the summer in the south of France, People reports.
He shared, “It kind of disoriented me, and I can’t see anything. I can’t read anything, I can’t watch anything.”
When talking about his upcoming new album, John said, “It’s been a while since I’ve done anything.”
However, “There’s hope and encouragement that ‘It’s going to be OK, but I’m stuck right now… going into the studio and recording, I don’t know,'” he added.
The singer said that his “left eye is not the greatest” and that it has prevented him from reading lyrics or seeing anything, but he is “taking the initiative to try to make it better”, reports People.
In September, Elton John revealed that he was suffering from partial blindness as a result of a serious eye infection, describing his recovery as “an extremely slow process”.
In a heartfelt update shared via Instagram, the Grammy Award-winning musician elaborated on his ongoing health battle.
John, who has been largely out of the public eye during the summer, revealed that the infection, which began earlier this year, has taken a significant toll on his vision. “Over the summer, I have been battling a serious eye infection, which unfortunately has limited my vision in only one eye,” he said. He further said that although he is in the process of recovery, “it will take some time for the vision to return to the affected eye.”
In his message, John expressed his deep gratitude to the healthcare professionals and his family for their unwavering support during his recovery. “I am extremely grateful to the excellent team of doctors and nurses and to my family who have taken such good care of me over the past several weeks,” he wrote. John is quietly recovering at home and remains optimistic about his recovery. “I am feeling positive about the progress I have made so far in my treatment and recovery,” he said.
The news prompted a flood of supportive messages from fellow celebrities and friends.
Fashion icon Donatella Versace echoed her sentiments, saying, “Lots of love to you Elton! Feel better soon. Love you.”
Meanwhile, singer Natalie Imbruglia shared, “Sending love and healing energy your way!”
Other stars including Billy Porter and Hannah Waddingham also sent their well wishes to the ‘Your Song’ star.
John is currently the star of a documentary of his life, Elton John: Never Too Late. Although he faced many health problems, John considers himself lucky and remains positive.
“I’m the luckiest man in the world,” he said, “I’m proud of my attitude towards myself and what’s going on. I’m very fortunate and I’m very grateful,” she told People. (ANI)
