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Braves' Brian McCann will undergo second Lasik surgery

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From Mark Bowman, here is the scoop on Atlanta Braves catcher Brian McCann:

Tired of the prescription glasses that he wore this year, Brian McCann has decided to undergo Lasik surgery again. 

Dr. Alan Kozarsky was scheduled to perform this surgical procedure at 4:30 p.m. ET on Friday in Atlanta.  Kozarsky also performed this surgery on McCann after the conclusion of the 2007 season. [...]

McCann said that he had been given no reason to be concerned about undergoing this surgery twice in the span of two years.  Based on what the Braves have said in the past, the fear would be that his vision could change again.

Everybody keep your collective fingers eyes crossed, we need us a 20-20 vision McCann.

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Love that picture

by Slee on Oct 16, 2009 6:50 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

I thought it was going to say: “Everyone keep your collective eyes crossed, we need us a 20-20 vision McCann”

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WE WANT PRADO AT 2B IN 2010!

by mvhsbball on Oct 16, 2009 7:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Better

I’ve updated.

by gondeee on Oct 16, 2009 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice!

love it

President of Marteeeny's Weeenies: The Official Fan Club for Martin Prado.
WE WANT PRADO AT 2B IN 2010!

by mvhsbball on Oct 16, 2009 9:29 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

fingers crossed, hail marys, down on knees in fervant prayer, etc.

Here are just a few of the numerous risks, per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration:

Some patients lose vision. Some patients lose lines of vision on the vision chart that cannot be corrected with glasses, contact lenses, or surgery as a result of treatment.

Some patients develop debilitating visual symptoms. Some patients develop glare, halos, and/or double vision that can seriously affect nighttime vision. Even with good vision on the vision chart, some patients do not see as well in situations of low contrast, such as at night or in fog, after treatment as compared to before treatment.

Also:

Long-term data are not available. LASIK is a relatively new technology. The first laser was approved for LASIK eye surgery in 1998. Therefore, the long-term safety and effectiveness of LASIK surgery is not known.

And then there is the fact that the FDA is right now undertaking a study of the percentage of patients who experience serious quality-of-life problems after Lasik eye surgery; and has issued warning letters to 17 Lasik ambulatory surgical centers based on regulatory inspections demonstrating inadequate systems for reporting problems experienced by patients.

by fandave on Oct 16, 2009 7:29 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

“Man, who invited Anne Frank?”

"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
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by cbwilk on Oct 16, 2009 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

just a little almost risk free routine procedure. what’s the fuss?

by fandave on Oct 16, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had a Lasik surgery about a year and a half ago that got my vision from 20 50 to 20 25…I have had no problems since the surgery, other than the payments!

Cockchafer

by bpk228480 on Oct 17, 2009 2:08 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

It works when it works.

by fandave on Oct 17, 2009 10:35 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

B-Mac doesn't need surgery to fix his eyes

He just needs to stop cheating on his wife. With himself…

MATT DIAZ IS THE F**K*NG MAN.
They made me change my signature...

by nick9314 on Oct 16, 2009 9:25 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

+ infinity on the avatar

Mat Gamel is way too cool for double consonants.

by VivaLosBravos on Oct 16, 2009 10:31 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gracias

MATT DIAZ IS THE F**K*NG MAN.
They made me change my signature...

by nick9314 on Oct 17, 2009 7:11 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

too much rosterbation…see this is what happens

Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?

by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST

by Swo12bv on Oct 16, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scary

I just hope this one takes, our best hitter again screwing with his eye sight ? I understand that their are some times cases where the surgey just doesn’t work and a second one is needed and in some cases a third or fourth. However I just don’t like the idea of our franchises best player going under the laser “LOL” again. Just makes me very very nervous as it should every other atl braves fans.

Good luck Big Mac we are hoping for the best.

by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Oct 16, 2009 10:43 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Anybody remember why he can’t just wear contacts? I mean, I’m legally blind without glasses or contacts, but with my lenses in I have 20/15 vision. Come on Heap, get some contacts buddy.

"At least he didn’t nail the bitchy fat girl from Hell's Kitchen."
www.dropoutproductions.com

by cbwilk on Oct 17, 2009 2:21 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I believe the contacts were very uncomfortable because of eye dryness which I believe was a complication of the 1st Lasik procedure which I believe only temporarily improved his accuity.

by fandave on Oct 17, 2009 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

While I’m sure Brian’s doing what he thinks will benefit himself and the team, I’ll definitely miss the glasses. I thought they were the cutest thing.

by TheLetter2 on Oct 17, 2009 8:31 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

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