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Elton John talks about his deteriorating sight: 'I’ve had the most incredible life, there is hope'

Singer tells Variety about the eye infection that left him partially blind, the 15-month struggle that followed and the treatments, support from his husband and fellow musicians that keep him hopeful

ynet | 11.26.25

Not just kids: Adults get crossed eyes too, and here’s how to catch it early

Strabismus, or crossed eyes, can start in childhood or develop later after a stroke, tumor or neurological illness; it may cause double vision or lazy eye and hurt confidence; expert says it is a medical issue involving brain processing and needs early treatment

Tzur Gueta | 11.25.25

איתמר פרנקו (מימין) ונועם חן מאושפזים יחד במחלקת ילדים ב' ברמב"ם

Mysterious inflammation blinds two teens, solution found in northern Israel cave

What began as a fun cave exploration near their Galilee homes ended with weeks of unexplained fever, vision loss and hospitalization, until doctors made a rare diagnosis

Or Hadar, Eitan Glikman | 11.17.25

Sudden red spot on the eye? Usually harmless, sometimes a warning

A sudden red patch on the white of the eye often looks alarming but is typically painless and benign; experts say it’s more common with age and may signal underlying health issues like high blood pressure if it recurs

Tzur Gueta | 09.07.25

Tel Aviv hospital under fire after patient operated on wrong eye

Assuta Ramat HaHayal Hospital under scrutiny after patient underwent surgery on wrong eye, exposing critical lapses in protocol; now under Health Ministry review, error adds to past IVF and lab mishaps that have raised concerns over hospital’s standards

Or Hadar | 08.26.25

New eye drops approved that restore near vision without reading glasses

The FDA has approved VIZZ, once-daily eye drops that sharpen near vision for millions with age-related presbyopia; Doctors say the treatment reduces side effects seen with earlier drops and could improve quality of life

Tzur Gueta | 08.19.25

פיצוץ במכשירי קשר (ביפרים) של אנשי חיזבאללה בדאחייה ובדרום לבנון

Iranian ambassador to Lebanon loses eye in explosive pager attack

Mojtaba Amani was carrying one of pagers that detonated, resulting in loss of one eye and severe injuries to another; his condition critical enough to require transfer back to Iran for further treatment

Ynet | 09.18.24

חברת הסטארט-אפ BlinkAid מפתחת משקפיים חכמות לטיפול ביובש בעיניים

Israeli startup tackles dry eyes without a single drop

Dry eyes are common due to prolonged screen time or tasks that require concentration; Blinkaid attempts to solve this problem with glasses that involve AI

Ron Krisi | 09.14.24

אלטון ג'ון לצד נשיא ארה"ב ג'ו ביידן באירוע למען זכויות להט"ב במרכז סטונוול ב ניו יורק

Blue eyes: Behind Elton John's serious eye infection

British singer publishes post saying his vision has become impaired following eye infection and that treatment is expected to take long; Expert explains infections and how to avoid them

Prof. Michael Mimouni | 09.05.24

Eyes speak volumes: the power of eye contact in human communication

From infancy, eye contact is crucial in human interactions, fostering intimacy and conveying information; its interpretation varies across cultures and is influenced by mental and neurological conditions

Gal Perlman/Davidson Institute of Science | 04.06.24

Warning! Colored contacts could cause blindness, doctor says

Ahead of traditional Purim dress-ups, Dr. Yishai Weill says irresponsible purchase and use of colored contacts could lead to irreversible eye conditions and even blindness

Nir (Shoko) Cohen, Sharon Kidon | 03.23.24

How prolonged captivity in dark tunnels affects hostages' eyesight

Eye experts say prolonged exposure to darkness may cause blurred vision, trouble adjusting to light and temporary difficulty in color recognition; the damage, however, affects the brain's visual center, not the eye itself

Ynetnews | 12.03.23

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