NEW YORK Spokeswoman Risa Heller says the cataract - a clouding of the
eye's lens - was found in Paterson's left eye during an examination
after his recent glaucoma surgery. She says he'll likely schedule
an outpatient cataract procedure before taking an August vacation,
and his recovery is expected to take less than a day.
The legally blind governor had surgery on his left eye May 20 to
relieve searing pain from acute glaucoma. Doctors operated on his
right eye Friday to prevent the spread of the condition, which is a
buildup of fluid pressure in the eye.
Paterson is recuperating at home, and Heller says Monday he's
"feeling great."
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