logo
twitter.com/TODAYshow
twitter.com/TODAYshow

Savannah Guthrie Undergoes Cataract-Removing Surgery after 3-Year-Old Son Threw a Toy at Her Eye

Busayo Ogunjimi
Jul 22, 2020
02:30 A.M.

Savannah Guthrie revealed that she needed surgery to remove cataracts from her eye months after her now-3-year-old son, Charlie, lodged a toy train in her eye.

Advertisement

TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie had to exit the show while it was still going on to undergo eye surgery on her right eye, to fix a blurry spot that has been persistent since late 2019 when her son, Charlie, who is now 3, accidentally poked her eye with a toy train.

Savannah Guthrie at 2017 Matrix Awards at Sheraton New York Times Square on April 24, 2017. | Photo: Getty Images

Savannah Guthrie at 2017 Matrix Awards at Sheraton New York Times Square on April 24, 2017. | Photo: Getty Images

The official Twitter account of the NBC talk show shared a tweet and a clip of the moment Guthrie explained why she was leaving the show early. The tweet read:

"We're sending @savannahguthrie positive thoughts ahead of her follow-up eye surgery today."

In the footage, Hoda Kotb announced that Guthrie would be absent from the show and would not be back until she was fully recovered.

Advertisement

Guthrie explained that her vision was distorted with "a wavy thing." The cataract was a blurry spot in her right eye that needed to be taken out.

Advertisement

If all went according to plan, the surgery would go on for about half an hour, to perfect Guthrie's vision. The host joked that she hoped that the next time she saw her co-anchors, she would be able to really see them.

The 48-year-old Guthrie seemed positive about her surgery.

Charley, the cute then-2-year-old, was only a sweet boy, and Guthrie knew that accidents happened all the time. She simply could not be mad at little Charely. After the unfortunate incident, the mom of two gave an update on her Instagram:

Advertisement

"Here's the reason I've been out for a couple days. Last week, Charley threw this train at my eye and turns out it caused a large tear in my retina."

Advertisement

Following the discovery of her torn retina, Guthrie temporarily lost sight in her affected eye and underwent a series of laser procedures to prevent her retina from detaching.

Guthrie also shared that cataracts springing up after retina detachment surgery were not uncommon, even though the condition was more common in elderly people.

Kotb also admitted that she had noticed that her fellow show host had been having some challenges while hosting the NBC show owing to her impaired vision.

The 48-year-old Guthrie seemed positive about her surgery, reassuring her co-hosts that the expected recovery period was short, and she would be as good as new in no time.

Advertisement
info
Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories!
By subscribing, you agree to our Privacy Policy
Advertisement
Related posts

Kaylee Hartung Does Not Have a Husband and Froze Her Eggs at 35

November 24, 2023

Boy Washes Cars to Raise Money for Old Man’s Treatment and Receives Huge Parcel as Reward — Story of the Day

February 27, 2024

How 5 Beloved Celebrities Would Look without Plastic Surgery — Photos via AI

February 28, 2024

Eva Longoria Elicits Fan Reactions to Her New Short Haircut: 'So Fresh'

November 13, 2023

How Dolly Parton Would Look In Her 70s If She Never Underwent Plastic Surgery: Photos via AI

December 27, 2023

‘Just Precious’: Hoda Kotb Shares Photo of Daughters She Adopted after Thinking She Was ‘Too Late’ for Motherhood

December 22, 2023

‘1000-Lb Sister’s Tammy Slaton Looks ’Different’ & ‘Healthy’ after Losing Nearly 300 Lbs

December 08, 2023

'DWTS' Star Derek Hough’s Wife Speaks Out for the 1st Time after Skull Surgery with Her New Buzz Cut

February 06, 2024

Michael Strahan’s Twin Daughter Isabella Announces Malignant Brain Tumor Diagnosis – Details

January 11, 2024

This Girl Lost Her Superstar Mom at Just 5 Months Old - Her Dad Took Her to a Small Town to Live a ‘Normal’ Life

February 14, 2024

How Pamela Anderson, 56, Would Look If She Never Had Botox & Plastic Surgery: Pics of Her Face & Figure via Al

February 01, 2024

Charlie Sheen’s Daughter Puts Toned Stomach & Navel Ring on Display in Crop Top & Low Rise Jeans

December 06, 2023

Users Believe Gwen Stefani Had 'Cat Eye Surgery' After Seeing Her Shopping With Blake Shelton: 'Wow'

December 07, 2023

Kelly Osbourne Sparks Mixed Reactions about Looking ‘Older’ in Latest Outing

February 05, 2024