Elton John has lost sight in one eye due to an infection: “I've spent the summer recovering at home”

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Elton John has not had the best summer. The British star He has had to deal with an eye infection that has left him blind in one eye. At least for now. And luckily, it seems that the singer of Your song He will be able to recover some of his sight in the coming months. The 77-year-old artist himself has shared this on his social networks, a way of reassuring his millions of fans around the world.

“Over the summer, I had to deal with a serious eye infection which unfortunately left me with limited vision in one eye. I am healing, but it is an extremely slow process and it will take some time before the affected eye regains sight.”the artist began by saying.

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He also took the opportunity to thank the entire medical team that helped him overcome the situation: “I am very grateful to the excellent team of doctors and nurses and my family, who have looked after me so well over the past few weeks. I have spent the summer quietly recovering at home, and I feel positive about the progress I have made so far in my healing and recovery.”

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With these statements, Elton predicts a positive future for the vision in his affected eye. The singer has shared his diagnosis: he will be able to see through the affected eye again in the future.

Messages full of support

As expected, messages of encouragement and support have not been long in coming. The post has been filled with positive comments from her followers and friends. Celebrities such as Donatella Versace and Spencer Sutherland have wanted to send her all the strength in the world to get through this moment.

We certainly hope that the artist will sit back down at the piano as soon as he can and delight us with his music once again.

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