February 3, 2020
Pulong is a 75-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has two sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren. Now, she stays with her daughter at her home where her favorite pastime is listening to the news on the radio.
Two years ago, Pulong developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Pulong learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for eight and a half hours seeking treatment. On February 3rd, 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 to fund this $229 procedure.
“I hope that my grandmother will be able to see more clearly so she can recognize things again and be able to go outside on her own.” -Pulong’s Granddaughter
Pulong is a 75-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has two sons, one daughter, and six grandchildren. Now, she stays with her daughter a...
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March 9, 2020
Pulong underwent cataract surgery.
Pulong’s surgery was a success and she has regained sight in her right eye. Pulong has taken the long journey by taxi back to her hometown situated in the northeast corner of Cambodia. She will rest and apply eye drops several times per day to prevent infection. Pulong’s granddaughter feels very happy that her grandmother can see everything clearly again and she will no longer have to worry about her vision loss.
“I feel very happy that I can see everything and everyone so much more clearly than before. Now, I can go back to work and I can go anywhere outside by myself easily again.”
Pulong's surgery was a success and she has regained sight in her right eye. Pulong has taken the long journey by taxi back to her hometown s...
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