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March 8, 2010
DEVOLIN RECOVERING AFTER SURGERY TO REPAIR
DETACHED RETINA
OTTAWA: Local MP Barry Devolin is recovering in Ottawa following unscheduled surgery.
Last Friday, Devolin learned he had a detached retina - a serious problem that could cause permanent loss of vision. After spending the weekend in and out of Ottawa General Hospital, he underwent laser surgery on Sunday morning. Dr. Leonard of the Ottawa Eye Institute said the surgery went well and time will tell if vision comes back in the affected eye. Dr. Leonard put Devolin on a strict "stay still" plan until his follow-up visit in 10 days.
At this point, Devolin does not know when he will be able to resume his duties in parliament and the riding.
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For more information contact:
Barry Devolin, MP
(705) 324-9436 or (866) 688-9881
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