Dr. Rand Paul performs cataract surgery on Cynthia Burke on Aug. 21, 2013, while Dr. Barbara Bowers assists. The two performed free surgeries on 4 patients. PHOTO:Bill Hughes

Paul to Host Meeting, Do Eye Surgeries Tuesday

By West Kentucky Star Staff

PADUCAH, KY - U.S. Senator, presidential candidate and ophthalmologist Dr. Rand Paul will be in Paducah Tuesday, and will perform another round of free eye surgeries for patients in need.

Paul will perform the surgeries with Dr. Barbara Bowers at her office, Innovative Ophthalmology, at 1130 Lone Oak Road.

Similar surgeries, such as cataract removal or lens implants have been done in previous years in Paducah. They help Paul give back to his constituents while keeping up-to-date with medical technology and procedural skills.

Paul will also hold a town hall event at 10:30 am Tuesday at the Paducah Commerce Center on 3rd Street, which is open to the public.