“Thea developed a cataract in each eye four years ago," our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), tells us. "This causes her to be partially blind and experience tearing and irritation. She can't see everything clearly, do work well, or go anywhere outside." Thea is a 68-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She is married with one son. She spends her free time working around her home and visiting the pagoda to listen to the monks pray. A cataract is a medical condition where the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision. Thea needs surgery in order to restore her sight. For $225, CSC doctors will remove the cloudy lenses from Thea’s eyes and replace them with clear implants. “I hope my eyes will be able to see clearer so I can do things like work on the farm or do housework," Thea shares. "I will also be able to go outside by myself to the market or the farm fields."