Doctor corrects McCann’s blurred vision

Washington — Brian McCann was fitted with a new contact for his left eye Tuesday morning when he visited an eye specialist in Washington, and he was back in the lineup in last night’s 4-3 loss to the Nationals.

McCann will sit out tonight’s series finale as he adjusts to the new contact lens.

McCann has been suffering from blurry vision in the eye since opening day and was facing the prospect that he might have to have additional Lasik surgery to correct it. But with this contact, he thinks he can put off corrective surgery, should it be needed, until the offseason.

“My eye changed a little bit,” the Braves catcher said. “It’s a little bit more nearsighted now than I was when I got the Lasik done. … Now it’s just a matter of getting used to this contact.”

McCann hasn’t worn contacts since he had Lasik surgery the winter before the 2008 season.

He had already tried to wear a corrective contact but felt it move every time he blinked. This one fits his eye better, he said. He said his vision improved right away with it Tuesday morning.

“All it’ll be is a couple days to get used to this thing and it might not even be that long,” McCann said. “I’m seeing good, and I’m in there tonight.”

He went 0-2 with two walks.

McCann said he had no regrets about having the surgery. He’s had poor eyesight since the eighth grade and welcomed the improvement.

“Lasik surgery is the best thing I ever did,” he said. “Last year, I saw as good as you can possibly see. We’ll get back to that, and hopefully the contact will work out and we can move on.”

McCann didn’t think it’d even be an issue if he weren’t playing baseball.

“I think this kind of thing happens,” McCann said. “It’s not a lot, but it’s enough to notice when you’re on a baseball field and you need perfect vision. If I didn’t play baseball, I don’t think I would have gone and got it corrected.”