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TV Anchor's Detached Retina: A Daily Blindness Crisis
20 Feb
Summary
- Host faced daily worsening blindness before diagnosis.
- Surgery lasted 90 minutes; he remained awake for parts.
- He returned to airwaves despite ongoing light sensitivity.
Lawrence Jones, the youngest cohost on "Fox & Friends," shared his alarming experience of "going blind in one eye by the day" before being diagnosed with a detached retina. The 33-year-old anchor stepped away from the show for surgery after initially dismissing his vision problems.
His condition was diagnosed after a three-hour appointment involving multiple doctors. A detached retina occurs when it separates from the eye's blood supply, potentially causing permanent vision loss. Jones' situation was described as genetic, despite his general health consciousness.
After undergoing a 90-minute surgery, Jones returned to "Fox & Friends" on February 2nd, three weeks after his initial absence. He continues to experience light sensitivity and swelling, wearing special glasses to manage his condition. His recovery is expected to progressively improve over the next six months.
Jones highlighted the support from his Fox News colleagues during his recovery. He also stressed the importance of seeing specialized eye doctors, not just for prescription updates, but for serious conditions like detached retinas, urging others with vision issues to seek prompt medical attention.
