Naw Ta is a 54-year-old woman who lives with her retired husband in a refugee camp in Thailand. Originally from Burma, she and her husband fled to Thailand in 2010 due to conflict in their area. She now works selling snacks and sweets from her home.
Naw Ta has developed cataracts in both eyes, causing her to experience blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about tripping on stones or the uneven road when walking. Because of this, she is not able to go places on her own. She also cannot sew clothing anymore or see the rice grains clearly when cooking.
Fortunately, doctors will perform a lens replacement on September 1st. During this procedure, surgeons at our medical partner’s care center, Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital, will remove Naw Ta’s natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant. Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund, is requesting $1,500 to fund Naw Ta’s surgery. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly again and return to doing her daily tasks without difficulty.
Naw Ta shares, “I will be happy when I can see clearly again. I am grateful for having the chance to receive eye surgery.”