Savannah Guthrie Leaves 'Today' Early For More Eye Surgery | HuffPost Entertainment

Savannah Guthrie took off work early Monday for more eye surgery.

The Today co-anchor said her vision problems were not over and that she was leaving to have a cataract removed.

Guthries sight was damaged when her son Charly, now 3, accidentally threw a toy train in her face. She underwent surgery to repair a detached retina in December.

She said shes been dealing with a big blurry spot, and co-anchor Hoda Kotb detailed Guthries other problems, including wave-like vision and distortion.

I feel like its Christmas morning because if they remove this cataract Ill really be able to see, and Ive had a hard time seeing, Guthrie said.

She might be returning to work this week.

Hopefully next time I see you, Ill really see you! Guthrie told Kotb and Carson Daly.

Guthrie had put off the procedure because of the coronavirus pandemic, Today reported.

Were sending @savannahguthrie positive thoughts ahead of her follow-up eye surgery today pic.twitter.com/IFvBN0Yrgc

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Were sending @savannahguthrie positive thoughts ahead of her follow-up eye surgery today pic.twitter.com/IFvBN0Yrgc
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