Lacson undergoes eye surgery while Senate on recess

Sen. Panfilo Lacson — Photo from Ping Lacson/Facebook

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Ping Lacson underwent an eye surgery while the Senate is on its break.

In a text message to the Inquirer on Tuesday, Lacson shared that the eye surgery was for a cornea transplant.

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A cornea transplant is most often used to restore vision to a person with a damaged cornea. A cornea transplant also can relieve pain or other symptoms associated with cornea diseases.

According to Lacson, the surgery was conducted on October 14.

“[I’m] still healing. Sutures and all,” he said.

The Senate, meanwhile, will resume its sessions on November 10.

Lacson earlier said the Senate panel on blue ribbon’s inquiry into anomalies surrounding government infrastructure projects will resume on November 14 if he is reelected as its chair. /jpv