April 27, 2020
Ry is a 62-year-old carpenter from Cambodia. He has one son and two daughters. In his free time he watches the news on his phone.
Five months ago, Ry developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry vision, pain, and hard to recognize something. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Ry learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for one hour seeking treatment. On April 27th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Ry said, “I hope my eye pain and poor vision will improve so I can work as a carpenter again.”
Ry is a 62-year-old carpenter from Cambodia. He has one son and two daughters. In his free time he watches the news on his phone.
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June 19, 2020
Ry underwent sight-restoring cataract eye surgery.
Ry’s surgery was successful! His doctors removed the cataract in his left eye that was causing him blurry vision and making it difficult for him to walk. He can now see clearly and go anywhere outside. He will be able to see his one son and two daughters. Since Ry is permanently blind in his right eye he is very happy to have avoided that outcome in his left eye. He was discharged with eye drops and a followup appointment has been scheduled for him at our healthcare partner’s clinic. Once he is fully recovered, his quality of life will improve significantly
“I feel very happy that my surgery was successful and now I can see clearer than before. Now I can continue my job as a carpenter and go anywhere by myself. I am relieved that I don’t need to worry so much anymore that my left eye will become blind like my right eye,” shared Ry.
Ry's surgery was successful! His doctors removed the cataract in his left eye that was causing him blurry vision and making it difficult for...
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