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Reid to undergo eye surgery next week

Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. returns to Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, for the first time since suffering injuries after a violent exercise accident. He was welcomed with cheers by fellow Senate Democrats at a weekly policy luncheon. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. returns to Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, for the first time since suffering injuries after a violent exercise accident. He was welcomed with cheers by fellow Senate Democrats at a weekly policy luncheon. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid of Nev. returns to Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015, for the first time since suffering injuries after a violent exercise accident. He was welcomed with cheers by fellow Senate Democrats at a weekly policy luncheon. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

By Associated Press 2 min read

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid will undergo surgery on his right eye next week after doctors determined it is a “necessary step to assist in recovering full vision” after an accident suffered while exercising, his office announced Wednesday.

The statement said Reid is expected to be released from the hospital quickly after the operation, but will need to remain home for several days to minimize strain on the injured eye. It provided no details about the nature of the surgery.

The 75-year-old Reid was not in his office Wednesday, although on Tuesday he made his first appearance in the Capitol since the accident.

He suffered the eye injury as well as broken ribs on New Year’s Day, when a piece of exercise equipment he was using broke and sent him smashing into cabinets at his new home in Nevada.

The Nevada Democrat has said the injuries won’t prevent him from running for a sixth term next year, and his office has worked hard to emphasize that he is continuing to work while he’s been recuperating.