Braves Catcher May Need Second LASIK Procedure

Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann may require a second LASIK procedure to correct his vision issues. He currently suffers from blurry vision and dryness in his left eye. He has an appointment with his ophthalmologist today to determine whether he will require additional laser eye surgery to repair the condition.

McCann went for LASIK surgery after the 2007 season and experienced no vision problems throughout the 2008 season. If he needs additional surgery, he will most likely spend some time on the disabled list while his eyes heal. McCann has been taking antibiotic ointment drops to help with his condition. He is currently mired in a 1-for-20 slump.

Before doctors recommend a second LASIK procedure for McCann, they will try to determine the exact cause of the problem. Doctors are currently uncertain whether the problem stems from dryness, an irritant, or a tear-duct tissue.

If doctors do decide to go forward with additional LASIK, it will most likely be a minor operation to correct issues stemming from his first surgery.

McCain is not the only prominent baseball player considering LASIK at the moment. Chicago Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano was supposed to have LASIK performed last month, but decided to put the procedure off until the end of the season.

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