August 25, 2021
Oun is a 67-year-old farmer. She and her husband have six children (one son and five daughters) and many grandchildren. While most of her children have relocated for work, her youngest daughter still lives nearby. Oun is a seasonal farmer, and in her free time, she enjoys caring for her grandchildren, growing vegetables, and listening to the radio.
Three years ago, Oun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, photophobia, and an occasional feeling of pain. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going outside.
When Oun learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three hours to seek treatment. On August 25th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $229 to fund this procedure.
Oun shared, “I hope that my vision can get better so that I can work more during the next season.”
Oun is a 67-year-old farmer. She and her husband have six children (one son and five daughters) and many grandchildren. While most of her ch...
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November 30, 2021
Oun underwent sight-restoring surgery so she can return to farming.
Oun and her daughter traveled over three hours to our medical partner CSC for her sight-saving surgery. She will need to rest for a few days and instill eye drops eight times a day as she recovers. Oun is thrilled with the results: Her vision is much improved, she can go outside again, see colors more brilliantly, and recognize family faces. Now Oun can be more independent, cook for the family again, and help care for her many grandchildren.
Her husband said: “I am so pleased that my wife has her sight restored. She is much happier, feels more confident, and can help the family by working on the farm again. Thank you for helping us have this surgery.”
Oun and her daughter traveled over three hours to our medical partner CSC for her sight-saving surgery. She will need to rest for a few days...
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