Billy Joel is a national treasure of the U.S. and remains among the greatest performers to ever hail from the nation.
As the singer returned to the spotlight this year, sharing new music at the Grammys, fans couldn’t help but notice something was wrong with his eye. Joel finally spoke to this condition and how it has impacted his life and career.
Fans Notice Problem with Joel’s Eye
Billy Joel took to the stage at the 2024 Grammys on Feb. 4 to debut his new single “Turn the Lights Back On.” Fans were excited to see the legend take the stage.
Quickly, they also noticed a problem with his eye that his black sunglasses could not hide.
Fans Begin to Share Theories Online
In the wake of Joel’s iconic performance at the Grammys, fans were quick to share theories of what exactly was happening with the singer’s eye. Some speculated that he had an injury while others wondered if he had a glass eye.
One X (former Twitter) user went as far as to question, “Does Billy Joel have a fake eye?”
A Condition That is Not New for Joel
Using social media as a platform, fan theories started to run wild. Some people grew very concerned that something was wrong with the 74-year-old singer/songwriter.
However, others were quick to suggest this wasn’t a new problem. One user even wrote on X, “It’s been like that forever. Look at old videos.”
Billy Joel’s Eye Condition
Fans were correct in observing a problem with Joel’s eye. As it turns out, the “Piano Man” singer has been suffering from a condition known as leaky eye for several years.
Joel even spoke about his condition during a show at Madison Square Garden, New York, a few years ago. He explained that the condition results in some vision issues for him but that it does not otherwise impact him and his career. He assured fans that there was no need to worry!
