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Elton John reveals he's partially blind after ‘severe' eye infection

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Elton John revealed on social media he is currently recovering after a severe eye infection caused him temporary blindness in one eye.

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  1. The Guardian

    Elton John left with limited vision after eye infection (opens The Guardian)

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    Singer says he is recovering slowly after severe infection left him with limited vision in one eye

  2. Rolling Stone

    Elton John Reveals 'Severe' Eye Infection Impacted His Vision in One Eye (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Elton John has revealed he experienced a "severe" eye infection over the summer, impacting his vision in one eye.

  3. Variety

    Elton John Recovering From ‘Severe Eye Infection’ That Left Him ‘With Only Limited Vision in One Eye’ (opens Variety)

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    Elton John announced he is recovering from a 'severe eye infection.' Reps say he still plans to attend his documentary premiere in Toronto, however.

  4. The Hollywood Reporter

    Elton John Reveals He Has “Been Dealing With a Severe Eye Infection” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Elton John has revealed his struggles with a severe infection that has affected his vision.

  5. New York Post

    Elton John reveals ‘severe eye infection’ has limited his vision (opens New York Post)

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    Elton John has revealed he has been battling a serious optic infection that has left him with “limited vision” in one of his eyes.

  6. NBC Los Angeles

    Elton John reveals he's partially blind after ‘severe' eye infection (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Elton John revealed on social media he is currently recovering after a severe eye infection caused him temporary blindness in one eye.

  7. KVIA El Paso

    Elton John says he’s recuperating from ‘severe’ infection that left him with ‘limited vision in one eye’ (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN (CNN) — Rock and roll legend Elton John is in healing mode. The “Rocket Man” singer shared on his Instagram page on Tuesday that he’s been “dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye.

  8. Deadline

    Elton John Says He’s Partially Blind After “Severe Eye Infection”: “I Am Healing, But It’s An Extremely Slow Process” (opens Deadline)

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    Elton John is on the mend following a "severe eye infection" that the singer says has left him partially blind.

  9. NBC News

    Elton John, 77, reveals he's partially blind after 'severe eye infection' (opens NBC News)

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    Elton John, 77, revealed on social media that he has been grappling with an eye infection that has impacted his vision.

  10. Breitbart News

    Elton John Reveals Partial Blindness Due to Infection (opens Breitbart News)

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    Pop icon Sir Elton John has been left with "only limited vision" about being partially blinded in one eye after a "severe" infection.

  11. Entertainment Weekly

    Elton John says a 'severe eye infection' has left him with 'limited vision' (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Elton John reveals that a 'severe eye infection' this summer has left him with 'limited vision in one eye.' He's 'feeling positive' about his recovery, however.

  12. The Daily Caller

    Elton John Reveals He Lost Vision In One Eye (opens The Daily Caller)

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    Elton John informed fans he has privately been battling an eye infection that caused vision loss.

  13. New York Times

    Elton John Says a Serious Eye Infection Limited His Vision in One Eye (opens New York Times)

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    The entertainer said on social media that it would “take some time” before sight returned to his eye.

  14. Fox News

    Elton John left with 'limited vision' following health scare (opens Fox News)

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    Legendary musician, Elton John, recently shared with his Instagram followers that he is recovering from an eye infection, which has left him with impaired vision in one eye.

  15. Los Angeles Times

    Elton John says a 'severe eye infection' has left him with 'limited vision' in one eye (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    Elton John says he has been recovering from a 'severe eye infection' he contracted this summer. The bug has left him with 'limited vision' in one eye.

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