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 since July 2024 due to an infection and is seeing slow improvement in his left eye while awaiting future medical breakthroughs.
- Sir Elton John has endured a "challenging" 15 months after losing sight in his right eye and his left eye not functioning well, preventing him from reading, watching, or seeing anything.
- Elton John's husband, David Furnish, is optimistic that emerging science and AI advancements in medicine could help restore Elton's vision, particularly with potential breakthroughs in retinal damage treatment.
- Despite his vision problems, Elton John feels "lucky" and receives support from friends like Paul McCartney, Pete Townshend, and Mick Jagger, who FaceTime him to check on his well-being.
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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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