Elton John is opening up about not having the ability to see as a result of his deteriorating eyesight.

The legendary singer-songwriter was recognized with a “extreme eye an infection” virtually a yr in the past, resulting in lack of imaginative and prescient in his proper eye.

In a brand new interview with The Instances, the Rocket Man singer mentioned he might nonetheless see folks when speaking to them, however was not in a position to see the TV or learn.

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“I can not see my boys taking part in rugby and soccer, and it has been a really demanding time as a result of I am used to soaking all of it up,” he shared.

He has two sons, Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12, with husband David Furnish.

“It is distressing. You get emotional, however you must get used to it as a result of I am fortunate to have the life I’ve,” he added.

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“I nonetheless have my fantastic household, and I can nonetheless see one thing out of [my left eye]. So that you say to your self, ‘Simply get on with it.'”

John first confirmed the information in an interview 4 months in the past with ABC Information‘ Robin Roberts on Good Morning America.

”It has been some time since I’ve completed something… I sadly misplaced my eyesight in my proper eye in July as a result of I had an an infection within the south of France,” John mentioned through the candid chat.

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”It has been 4 months now since I have never been in a position to see, and my left eye will not be the best.

“So there’s hope and encouragement that it will likely be OK, however I am sort of caught in the meanwhile.”

”We’re taking an initiative to try to get it higher, however in the meanwhile that is actually what we’re concentrating on,” he added.

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Nonetheless he clarified on the Golden Globes whereas on stage, and earlier than cracking a joke.

“There’s been a number of tales occurring round about my regressive eyesight, and I simply needed to reassure all people that it isn’t as unhealthy because it appears,” he mentioned.

He then quipped, “I am so happy to be right here with my cohost, Rihanna,” whereas standing alongside singer Brandi Carlile.

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