February 3, 2020
Samit is a 65-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one son, one daughter, and six grandchildren. Her favorite things to do in her free time are listening to the radio and taking care of her grandchildren.
One year ago, Samit developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing, blurry vision, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Samit learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for eight 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.
Samit shared, “I hope that I will be able to see clearly and can help to look after my grandchildren.”
Samit is a 65-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one son, one daughter, and six grandchildren. Her favorite things to do in her fre...
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March 11, 2020
Samit underwent cataract eye surgery.
Samit’s surgery was smooth and successful. Overall, Samit’s visual acuity has improved so she can see clearly again, and she and her family have now returned to their village. Samit was provided with prescription eye drops to make sure her eye heals properly, which she is recommended to apply 8 times per day. Her son is very happy with his mother’s surgery and that she is able to see everything much more clearly than before. He is happy that she is able to do things without difficulty and he doesn’t have to worry about her vision loss anymore.
Samit shared, “I feel very happy that I am able to see everything now after my eye surgery. I can help my family at the rice field, do housework, take care of my grandchildren, and go outside on my own unlike before.”
Samit's surgery was smooth and successful. Overall, Samit’s visual acuity has improved so she can see clearly again, and she and her family ...
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