Overview
- Lawrence Jones said on X on Thursday that he underwent surgery for another retinal detachment and explained this is the reason for his recent absence from Fox & Friends.
- The new procedure follows a January operation to repair a detached retina after Jones first noticed vision problems in late 2025 and saw a specialist in December.
- Jones told followers he traces the retinal tear to a childhood sports injury and described repeat detachments as a common complication after an initial tear.
- He thanked colleagues, Fox management, and viewers for their support, gave no firm return date and said he is recovering and optimistic about getting back on air.
- Jones joined Fox News in December 2018 and became a permanent weekday co-host of Fox & Friends in September 2023, and his updates have kept viewers informed as doctors and broadcasters monitor his recovery.