United Kingdom, April 5 -- Sir Elton John "can't read, see TV or see his boys play sports".

The 78-year-old musician - who has sons Zachary, 14, and Elijah, 12, with husband David Furnish - contracted a severe eye infection last July which left him blind in his right eye, with "limited vision" in his left and he revealed how it has severely impacted his life.

Speaking to a reporter from The Times newspaper, Elton said: "I can see you, but I can't see TV, I can't read. I can't see my boys playing rugby and soccer, and it has been a very stressful time because I'm used to soaking it all up.

"'It's distressing. You get emotional, but you have to get used to it because I'm lucky to have the life I have.

"I still have my wonderful family, ...