Meet Sreng, a 72-year-old man from Cambodia. Sreng is married with four sons, four daughters, and ten grandchildren. He enjoys walking to the pagoda and listening to the monks pray.
Two years ago, Sreng developed a mature cataract in each eye. A cataract forms when a thin, cloudy layer covers the eye’s lens. Sreng's cataracts cause him blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and a fear of bright lights. It is difficult for him to see clearly, do work, or go anywhere outside.
Sreng knew about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, because his wife received surgery there previously. Sreng and his wife traveled three hours to visit the clinic again.
On October 18, 2016, Sreng underwent a small incision cataract surgery, during which his old lenses were removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants (intraocular lens implants). $292 will cover the costs of this procedure, including doctor fees, surgical costs, and medications.
"I hope that I can see everything more clearly...so that I can go to the pagoda and drive my motorbike easily," says Sreng. "I also want to help my daughter on the farm. I want to be able to go anywhere outside by myself without needing to disturb another person to take care of me."
Sreng's wife adds, "I hope my husband can see everything more clearly...so that I don't have to worry about his vision loss anymore."