NAMES IN THE NEWS : Eye Surgery Idles Roy Acuff

Roy Acuff will be away from the Grand Ole Opry stage for two to three weeks because of minor eye surgery, a spokeswoman said today.

Acuff, 86, had outpatient surgery Monday on his right eye to prevent his glaucoma from getting worse, said Opry spokeswoman Debbie Logue. She said the singer will wear an eye patch for a while. Acuff, dubbed the King of Country Music, has performed at the Opry since 1938.