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Fox & Friends' host Lawrence Jones reveals painful eye surgery details
Jones had to undergo emergency surgery for a detached retina that was causing him to 'go blind in one eye by the day'.
Feb. 26, 2026 at 1:39am
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Lawrence Jones, the youngest co-host on "Fox & Friends," revealed he was diagnosed with a detached retina and had to undergo emergency eye surgery. Jones said he was "going blind in one eye by the day" before the diagnosis and subsequent procedure, which lasted an hour and a half. He has been recovering on-air, with his Fox News colleagues providing support during his absence.
Why it matters
Jones' experience highlights the importance of seeking medical attention for vision issues, even if they don't seem serious at first. His case also demonstrates the potential severity of a detached retina, which can lead to permanent vision loss if not treated promptly.
The details
Jones, 33, initially didn't think much of his vision problems until a friend's wife suggested he see a specialist. After a three-hour appointment with four doctors, Jones was diagnosed with a detached retina caused by a small tear. The surgery was performed while Jones was mostly awake, and he has been recovering on-air at "Fox & Friends," still experiencing some light sensitivity and swelling. Jones previously had LASIK surgery, but it's unclear if that procedure contributed to his retinal detachment.
- In late January, Jones revealed he would be stepping away from "Fox & Friends" to undergo eye surgery.
- The surgery lasted an hour and a half on an unspecified date.
- Jones spent three weeks away from "Fox & Friends" and returned to work on February 2.
The players
Lawrence Jones
The youngest co-host on "Fox & Friends" who underwent emergency eye surgery for a detached retina.
Dr. Donald D'Amico
The ophthalmologist-in-chief at New York Presbyterian Hospital, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Cornell, and an internationally recognized leader in vitreoretinal surgery who diagnosed and treated Jones.
Brian Kilmeade
Jones' co-host on "Fox & Friends".
Ainsley Earhardt
Jones' co-host on "Fox & Friends".
Sean Hannity
Jones' mentor at Fox News.
What they’re saying
“Essentially, I was going blind in one eye by the day.”
— Lawrence Jones
“There was actually one point when they first started the surgery, because obviously, the reporter in me, I was interviewing the doctor in the middle of the surgery. And he was like, 'Wait ... You're supposed to be going under!'”
— Lawrence Jones
“I still have some sensitivity to light. There's still some swelling. But I thought it was important to not just let the visual appearance stop me from getting back to the job, even though people have to watch me every single day when one eye open completely and the other one half open.”
— Lawrence Jones
What’s next
Jones' eyesight is expected to continue improving over the next six months as he recovers from the surgery.
The takeaway
Jones' experience underscores the importance of seeking medical attention for any vision issues, even if they don't seem serious at first. His case demonstrates the potential severity of a detached retina and the need to see a specialist ophthalmologist, not just an optometrist, when dealing with vision problems.
