November 17, 2022
Vanna is a 66-year-old retired rice farmer from Cambodia. She has three sons, three daughters, and 10 grandchildren. Vanna lives with her husband and their oldest daughter, who is a rice and vegetable farmer. Vanna and her husband enjoy listening to the monks pray on the radio and at the pagoda.
Four years ago, Vanna developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own.
When Vanna learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for seven and a half hours seeking treatment. On November 17th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help raising $253 to fund her procedure and care.
Vanna shared, “I hope my vision improves after surgery so I can feel happy, walk places on my own, and take care of my grandchildren.”
Vanna is a 66-year-old retired rice farmer from Cambodia. She has three sons, three daughters, and 10 grandchildren. Vanna lives with her hu...
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April 18, 2023
Vanna underwent cataract surgery to improve her vision.
For several years, Vanna had difficulty going outside by herself because her vision had deteriorated. This caused her to lose face because she had to stay inside and could not work in the rice paddies. After surgery at Children’s Surgical Centre, she returned to her province, and her sight was already improved. She rested at home for a few days and applied eye drops to aid in healing and decrease the risk of infection. The cataract surgery will improve her life because she can be outside again to grow rice and spend time with her children and grandchildren. Vanna looks forward to her new independence.
Vanna said: “I am grateful to the staff and the strangers who have made my life easier now that I can see better. I look forward to growing food to feed my family now that I am not afraid to walk outside by myself. Thank you for helping me see better so I can do more for my family.”
For several years, Vanna had difficulty going outside by herself because her vision had deteriorated. This caused her to lose face because s...
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