Sir Elton John has confirmed his eyesight has gone after addressing guests at London's Dominion Theatre on Sunday evening, where he was among guests for the red carpet launch of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical

Sir Elton John has confirmed his eyesight has gone after addressing guests at London’s Dominion Theatre on Sunday evening, where he was among guests for the red carpet launch of The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical

The legendary musician, who was accompanied by husband David Furnish, made the surprise admission as he took to the stage, weeks after revealing an infection had left him partially sighted.

He said: ‘As some of you may know I have had issues and now I have lost my sight. I haven’t been able to see the performance but I have enjoyed it.’

Sir Elton, 77, was assisted offstage by Furnish, 62, with the icon crediting his husband for helping him since his eyesight faltered.

He added: ‘To my husband who’s been my rock because I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews… it’s hard for me to see it but I love to hear it and it sounded good tonight OK. Thank you for coming!’

The legendary musician, who was accompanied by husband David Furnish (R) made the surprise admission as he took to the stage, weeks after revealing an infection had left him partially sighted.

He said: ‘As some of you may know I have had issues and now I have lost my sight. I haven’t been able to see the performance but I have enjoyed it’

The musical previously legend revealed he lost eyesight in his right eye in the summer in France and as a result can’t see, read or watch anything.

Speaking to ABC News about his new documentary Never Too Late, Elton admitted he wasn’t sure about his ability to record any new music, as he puts all his focus on his health.

He said: ‘It’s been a while since I’ve done anything. I just have to get off my backside. I unfortunately lost my eyesight in my right eye in July because I had an infection in the south of France.

‘It’s been four months now since I haven’t been able to see. And my left eye is not the greatest. So there’s hope and encouragement that it will be okay, but I’m kind of stuck at the moment.

‘Because I can do something like this, but going into the studio and recording I don’t know, because I can’t see a lyric for a start.

‘We’re taking an initiative to try and get it better, but at the moment that’s really what we’re concentrating on.’

The acclaimed singer-songwriter candidly went on: ‘It’s never fortunate for anything like this to happen. And it kind of floored me and I can’t see anything, I can’t read anything, I can’t watch anything.’

However, showing his inherent positive attitude, Elton voiced his gratitude for his life, saying: ‘I’m so lucky, I’m the luckiest man in the world.

Sir Elton, 77, was assisted offstage by Furnish, 62, with the icon crediting his husband for helping him since his eyesight faltered

Elton was supported on his big night by famous friends Donatella Versace (L) and Anna Wintour (R) who joined him for snaps alongside show star Vanessa Williams (far left)

The musical legend previosuly revealed he lost eyesight in his right eye in the summer in France and as a result can’t see, read or watch anything (pictured with show star Vanessa Williams)

Speaking to ABC News about his new documentary Never Too Late, Elton admitted he wasn’t sure about his ability to record any new music, as he puts all his focus on his health (pictured with Vogue boss and rumoured show inspiration Anna Wintour)

(L-R) Vanessa Williams, Donatella Versace, Sir Elton John, Dame Anna Wintour and David Furnish