Mary is a 79-year-old woman from Kenya. She lives with her husband, and their six children take care of them. All of their children are married and have their own families. Mary used to be a farmer, but is not able to farm currently due to vision loss.
Mary has been experiencing vision problems for a while. Five months ago, she went to a local clinic, where she complained of blurry vision. They prescribed her eye drops, but her vision did not improve. In August, Mary visited our medical partner's care center. Upon consultation with the ophthalmologist, she was diagnosed with a cataract and surgery was recommended.
On August 28, Mary will undergo cataract surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $220 to fund Mary's procedure. This will cover the full cost of treatment, including supplies, medication, labs, and physician time.