On Sunday, legendary musician Elton John took the stage at the Golden Globes to present the award for Best Original Score alongside Brandi Carlile. The public appearance was one of his first since having “lost” his eyesight over the summer, and he took the opportunity to give fans an update on his health and clarify his diagnosis.

Elton John was in good spirits at the Golden Globe Awards amid a monthslong health battle. The five-time Grammy winner shared on social media last September that he was dealing with a "severe eye infection,