Lim is a 54-year-old proud grandmother, who is married with one son, two daughters, and three grandchildren. She is a housewife and likes to watch Khmer dramas on TV in her free time.
Two years ago, Lim developed a non-cancerous growth of the conjunctiva (the mucous layer that lubricates the eye) in her right eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. This has caused her irritation and tearing, as if there is constantly sand in her eye. Her vision is blurry and she has difficulty seeing in the bright sun, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside.
When Lim learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. Lim needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The procedure is scheduled for September 12th, and will cost $225.This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days.
Lim shared: “I hope after surgery my eye stops tearing and burning. I want to do housework well and not worry about my eye anymore.”