April 18, 2022
Seang Im is a 56-year-old rice farmer with one son, two daughters, and eight grandchildren. Seang Im lives with her husband and their youngest daughter. She likes to listen to the news and monks praying on the radio.
One year ago, Seang Im developed glaucoma in her left eye. Glaucoma results from damage to the eye’s optic nerve, or the nerve connecting the eye to the brain. This causes her blurry vision and pain. She is uncomfortable and struggles to see clearly.
Seang Im traveled to our medical partner’s care center to receive treatment. On April 18th surgeons at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), will perform a glaucoma procedure to improve her vision. Now, CSC is helping Seang Im raise $298 to fund this procedure.
Seang Im says, “I hope after surgery the pain goes away and I am able to see my relatives clearly. I would like to take care of my grandchildren and do my housework well.”
Seang Im is a 56-year-old rice farmer with one son, two daughters, and eight grandchildren. Seang Im lives with her husband and their young...
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September 17, 2022
Seang Im underwent glaucoma surgery so she can see clearly again.
Seang Im’s surgery was a success! She had not realized how much her vision had deteriorated until she removed her bandages after surgery and saw the results. Her vision will continue to improve over the next several weeks. In the meantime, Seang Im will continue to rest, apply eye drops, and wear protective lenses as part of the healing process. Upon full recovery, Seang Im can resume her full daily activities, which include caring for her grandchildren and helping her husband with the rice harvest.
Seang Im’s daughter shared, “We are grateful that the doctors are able to improve my mother’s eyesight. She is much happier and looks forward to each day with hope. Thank you to the donors and the staff who helped.”
Seang Im's surgery was a success! She had not realized how much her vision had deteriorated until she removed her bandages after surgery and...
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