August 7, 2020
Chanthou is a two-year-old child from Cambodia. She lives with her parents and her older brother. Her mother takes her everywhere, and she enjoys going for walks outside, listening to the radio, and playing with dolls. She is excited to start school someday.
At birth, Chanthou developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blindness and irritation. When Chanthou’s family learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, they traveled there by taxi seeking treatment. On August 7th, doctors will perform lensectomy and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $425 procedure.
Chanthou’s mother said, “I have been so worried that my daughter will be blind for her whole life, so I am really happy to find this hospital that can help us with no cost. I think she will be so happy when she can see better.”
Chanthou is a two-year-old child from Cambodia. She lives with her parents and her older brother. Her mother takes her everywhere, and she e...
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September 30, 2020
Chanthou underwent cataract surgery for both of her eyes.
Chanthou’s procedure was successful. Her mother has been given medicated eye drops, and a one-week followup appointment has been scheduled to check Chanthou’s vision and her healing. Once she has fully recovered, she will have much improved vision, and will no longer experience any irritation or pain. Our medical partner shared that now her eyesight will develop normally as she gets older.
Chanthou’s mother shared with a smile, “My daughter looks so happy now, and I am excited for her to see everything clearly for the first time.”
Chanthou's procedure was successful. Her mother has been given medicated eye drops, and a one-week followup appointment has been scheduled t...
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