Hirono did not have to remain in D.C. for the eye procedure.  She could have had it done in Hawaii by one of our many outstanding ophthalmologist.  Hirono is having elective surgery to implant a lens into her left eye to improve her vision.  I have had lens implanted in both eyes.  It is not major surgery.  Takes about an hour.   I was able to use my eyes the following day and had to wear sun protectors for a few days when outside. Had she had the procedure done in Hawaii, she would have been able to meet with constituents almost immediately.