Is Elton John Blind? What Happened To His Eyesight
Last year, Elton John revealed he was living with a heartbreaking health issue. The musician — who is widely considered to be one of the most influential artists of all time — has lost his eyesight. The “Tiny Dancer” hitmaker broke the news on a few occasions in late 2024, shocking fans around the world. So, does this mean that Elton is blind?
After all, Elton was seen performing with Chappell Roan at his March 2025 AIDS Foundation Oscars watch party, both belting out her hit single “Pink Pony Club” at one point.
Learn more about what happened to Elton’s eyesight, below.
Does Elton John Have an Illness?
It’s unclear if Elton is living with any chronic illness. The “Rocket Man” artist revealed that he completely lost his eyesight while speaking on stage during the West End gala Devil Wears Prada: The Musical performance in December 2024. He wrote the music for the production.
“As some of you may know, I have had issues and now, I have lost my sight,” Elton said, according to several outlets. “I haven’t been able to see the performance, but I have enjoyed it.” He then thanked his husband, David Furnish, calling David his “rock” because Elton hasn’t “been able to come to many of the previews” of the musical.
One week prior, Elton discussed his vision issues during an interview on ABC News.
“I unfortunately lost my eyesight in my right eye in July because I had an infection in the south of France,” Elton said during his November 2024 interview. “And it’s been four months now since I haven’t been able to see. And my left eye is not the greatest. So, there’s hope and encouragement that it will be OK, but I’m kind of stuck at the moment.”
What Happened to Elton’s Eyesight?
Elton did not explain what infection he caught nor how it led to his eyesight problems.
Infections that could potentially lead to blindness or partial vision loss include various bacterial, fungal, viral and parasitic pathogens, according to the National Library of Medicine.
Will Elton John Regain His Eyesight?
View this post on Instagram
In September 2024, Elton announced he had caught an unknown “severe eye infection” that left him with “limited vision.”
“Over the summer, I’ve been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye,” Elton shared via Instagram at the time. “I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process, and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye.”
The award-winning musician thanked his doctors for their assistance and added that he was “feeling positive about the progress [he had] made in [his] healing and recovery thus far.”
However, two months later, Elton said he still couldn’t “see anything” during his November 2024 ABC News appearance.
“I can’t read anything, I can’t watch anything,” Elton said and added, “We’re taking an initiative to try and get it better, but at the moment, that’s really what we’re concentrating on.”
It’s unclear if Elton will regain his eyesight, but he gave the Times of London an update on his condition in April 2025. Unfortunately, the “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” artist said he can’t “”see TV, I can’t read. I can’t see my boys playing rugby and soccer, and it has been a very stressful time because I’m used to soaking it all up.”
Detail Author:
- Name : Mrs. Eliza DuBuque IV
- Username : mckenzie.lucinda
- Email : arianna.keebler@hotmail.com
- Birthdate : 1979-06-13
- Address : 597 Boyer Hollow Toyberg, WY 23585
- Phone : 1-616-607-5523
- Company : Bernier-Casper
- Job : Medical Transcriptionist
- Bio : Qui harum dolorum enim ipsum. Quos saepe aliquam ut enim voluptas nobis nam. Eos et provident veniam tempora doloremque odit dolore corrupti. Architecto ut quisquam ratione ex.
Socials
facebook:
- url : https://facebook.com/vern_official
- username : vern_official
- bio : Voluptatem et quia non non ut alias. Ex eligendi doloribus reprehenderit nihil.
- followers : 1139
- following : 2317
tiktok:
- url : https://tiktok.com/@vern3238
- username : vern3238
- bio : Sit quod consequatur consequatur cum aut sapiente ducimus.
- followers : 4140
- following : 2052
