Elton John Reveals He Lost Vision in His Right Eye from an Infection: 'Floored Me'

Mar. 15, 2025

Elton John in 2023.Photo:Theo Wargo/Getty

Theo Wargo/Getty

Elton Johnis sharing a health update about his sight.

On Monday, Nov. 25, the singer-songwriter, 77, said in an interview withGood Morning Americathat he lost vision in his right eye in July. The vision loss, he said, was due to an eye infection he sustained while spending the summer in the south of France.

“It kind of floored me, and I can’t see anything. I can’t read anything, I can’t watch anything,” he explained.

When asked about his upcoming new album, John said it had “been a while since I’ve done anything.”

“There’s hope and encouragement that it will be okay, but I’m kind of stuck at the moment … going into the studio and recording, I don’t know,” he said.

The singer added that his “left eye’s not the greatest,” which has prevented him from reading lyrics or watching anything, but that he’s “taking the initiative to try and get it better.”

Elton John in Glastonbury, England, in 2023.Harry Durrant/Getty

Harry Durrant/Getty

In September, the Grammy winner shared in a post onInstagramthat he had contracted an infection, noting at the time that he had “only limited vision in one eye.”

“I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye,” the “Rocket Man” singer wrote.

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Despite his recent health issues, John considers himself lucky and is staying positive.

“I’m the luckiest man in the world,” he said onGMA. “I’m proud of my attitude toward myself and what’s going on. I’m just very lucky and I’m very grateful.”

source: people.com