BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : Puckett Has First Laser Treatment

Minnesota Twin outfielder Kirby Puckett has undergone the first of what may be a series of operations to stave off the effects of glaucoma.

Dr. Bert Glaser performed the laser operation at the Retina Institute of Maryland in Towson, Md.

Puckett, the 10-time all-star who has not played this season, first complained of poor vision during spring training.

“Following treatment, it usually takes several weeks for blood flow to improve. Many times, patients need more than one treatment session,” Glaser said.

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