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

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

The 77-year-old ''Rocket Man'' singer revealed the news through a statement posted on social media on Tuesday.

''Over the summer, I’ve been dealing with a severe eye infection that has unfortunately left me with only limited vision in one eye,'' John said on Instagram. ''I am healing, but it’s an extremely slow process and it will take some time before sight returns to the impacted eye.''