June 11, 2021
Sokea is an 11-year-old student who is in the fifth grade. He has one brother and one sister. In his free time, he enjoys reading and playing football. His parents are construction workers.
One year ago, the retina of Sokea’s left eye detached, causing him partial blindness and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Sokea learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours with his mother seeking treatment. On June 11th, eye surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $648 procedure.
Sokea shared, “I hope I can see well so I can study better in school and play with my friends.”
Sokea is an 11-year-old student who is in the fifth grade. He has one brother and one sister. In his free time, he enjoys reading and playin...
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July 19, 2021
Sokea underwent retinal detachment repair surgery.
Sokea traveled to CSC with his mother to repair his retina to ensure that his eyesight will not worsen. As his eyes heal, Sokea was relieved that the outcome was successful and all is going as expected. He is required to rest and apply antibiotic drops multiple times a day to prevent infection. Soon, Sokea will be able to return to his studies and looks forward to playing football with his friends again!
His mother shares her thanks, “Thank you to all who helped Sokea have this surgery to repair his eye. This will help him so much in the future when he returns to school.”
Sokea traveled to CSC with his mother to repair his retina to ensure that his eyesight will not worsen. As his eyes heal, Sokea was relieved...
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