What happened to Amy Andrews' eyes? After the Fox 2 news anchor shared an update on her recovery from eye surgery, fans started wondering what happened. Here's what you should know about Andrews' eye condition and why fans are concerned.
What Happened to Amy Andrews' Eyes?
Morning anchor Amy Andrews, has been a household name on WJBK FOX 2 News since August 2011, keeping countless viewers company as they start their day.
Recently, Andrews underwent eye surgery and has been updating viewers on her recovery through her official X account (formerly Twitter).
Amy's recent update, however, brought concern to some fans. In a semi-serious tweet, she told them to "bear with me" as she may pause or blink excessively, since February 19 was her "first day back from eye surgery."
For viewers who weren't aware of Andrews' surgery journey, this sparked some concern.
What Happened and Why Did Amy Andrews Need Eye Surgery?
According to a series of tweets from Andrews, she has been "basically blind" since she was three years old.
Although she had Lasik surgery when she turned 22, that has since "worn off", which is why she decided to go have another eye evaluation to minimize the "cloudiness" and "swelling" she had been suffering in her left eye.
On February 5, Andrews underwent a procedure called a "refractive lens exchange" in that eye.
Eventually, by February 10, Amy updated viewers that her left eye was "doing much better" after the first surgery, while also confirming that her right eye would be undergoing the same treatment the following week.
So, what is the "refractive lens exchange" Amy went through? How is it different from Lasik surgery and what does it do?
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Refractive Lens Exchange: Fox 2 News Anchor's Eye Surgery Explained
Wccording to the Cleveland Clinic, Refractive Lens Exchange, or RLE, surgery essentially "removes the natural lenses" of your eyes to replace them with an intraocular lens (IOL).
IOLs are clear, artificial lenses that correct a patient's vision problems (such as nearsightedness and farsightedness), thus limiting their reliance on eyeglasses.
The main upside of this option is that it is permanent. RLE surgery, like the one Andrews had, is only supposed to be needed once, as opposed to Lasik surgery, where the patient can achieve 20/20 vision but would still eventually need glasses as they grow older.
It is worth mentioning though that this is not a simple procedure. Patients will have to get extensive evaluations from an eye care specialist before determining which surgery would be appropriate for them.
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