Sen. Harry Reid to undergo additional surgery on right eye

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Source: AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid will undergo additional surgery Wednesday as doctors try to restore vision in his right eye.

Reid spokeswoman Kristen Orthman said in a statement Monday night that he will have follow-up surgery at George Washington University Hospital in Washington. She said the surgery is a necessary step to help him recover full vision in his right eye.

Reid is expected to miss the remainder of the week in the Senate. Lawmakers are on recess next week.

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1. Gah, that's got to suck. He's been having a tough go of it.

Speedy recovery to you, Sen. Reid.

[freshwest]

2. Hope you have a full recovery, Senator Reid.

[madokie]

3. Many of us here will be sending get well wishes to you

I appreciate what you've done for me and what you've tried to do that the pukes wouldn't allow to be. You gave it your all I feel.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

4. I'd go blind too looking at some of those idiots on the Right.

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5. Poor guy. I hope it goes well for him. n/t