Overview
- John says he is blind in his right eye and has poor vision in his left, calling the last 15 months “devastating” and limiting his ability to read or watch screens.
- David Furnish reports some improvement in the left eye from ongoing treatments, while right‑eye retinal damage presents a tougher prognosis.
- The couple say retinal specialists are reaching out with ideas, and they are tracking fast‑moving research including AI‑enabled approaches.
- John is adapting with technology such as an iPad and large monitors and draws steady support from friends including Paul McCartney, Pete Townshend, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.
- Despite impaired sight, he continues selective performances, recently played the Singapore Grand Prix, and has been announced as a Rock in Rio 2026 headliner.