April 28, 2020
Ret is a 68-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one brother and one sister. Ret enjoys listening to the news and the monks pray on the radio. She also likes watching Khmer dramas on TV.
Two years ago, Ret developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her vision loss. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Ret learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 28th, 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.
“I hope that my aunt’s eye will recover well so she can return to rice field, plant crops, as well as join ceremonies at the pagoda again,” Ret’s niece said.
Ret is a 68-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one brother and one sister. Ret enjoys listening to the news and the monks pray on t...
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June 19, 2020
Ret underwent sight-restoring surgery on her right eye.
Ret’s surgery was successful! Her doctors removed the cataract in her right eye that was causing her blurry vision and making it difficult for her to walk. She can now see clearly and go anywhere outside. She will also be able to see her brother and sister. Her quality of life has improved significantly. Our medical partner discharged her with eye drops and scheduled a followup appointment at their clinic.
“I am so happy to have my vision improved and now I can do things without help and recognize the faces of all my family members again,” shared Ret.
Ret's surgery was successful! Her doctors removed the cataract in her right eye that was causing her blurry vision and making it difficult f...
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