December 9, 2021
Yoeng is a 72-year-old retired rice farmer. She has four younger siblings including one brother and three sisters. She lives with her disabled sister, and is supported by her niece and the kindness of her neighbors. She likes to visit her local pagoda to wash dishes and chop vegetables for the monks. At home, she and her sister listen to the monks pray on the radio.
Five years ago, Yoeng developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing, sensitivity to light, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Yoeng learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On December 9th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Yoeng shared, “I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly. I can recognize faces and go outside more. I want to take care of myself and my sister well.”
Yoeng is a 72-year-old retired rice farmer. She has four younger siblings including one brother and three sisters. She lives with her disabl...
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April 1, 2022
Yoeng underwent successful cataract surgery to improve her vision.
Yoeng’s treatment was a success! She underwent successful cataract surgery, and, after a night in the hospital, she was able to return home to her village. She will rest for several days, apply eye drops to reduce the chance of infection, and keep water out of her affected eye. Her life will improve because she will be able to go back to doing the things she loves, like helping the monks at the pagoda, and taking care of her sister.
Yoeng’s niece shared, “my aunt was very unhappy when she could not go to the pagoda or cook for her sister because she could not see. I am relieved she can have her life back and do the things she likes to do. Thank you to the kindness of strangers who helped to pay for her surgery.”
Yoeng's treatment was a success! She underwent successful cataract surgery, and, after a night in the hospital, she was able to return home ...
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