Noem is an 80-year-old woman from Cambodia. She is married with two sons, one daughter, and ten grandchildren. She likes to go to the pagoda to listen to monks pray. Noem heard about the Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), a Watsi medical partner, from a neighbor who had surgery there before. She traveled for three hours with her daughter to reach CSC for treatment.
Noem developed a cataract in each eye about one year ago. This has caused blurred vision, cloudy lenses, and tearing. It is difficult for her to see things clearly and go places on her own.
A phacoemulsification procedure, to break up and remove the cataracts, and an intraocular lens (IOL) implant in each eye will allow Noem to see clearly again. $292 will cover the costs of the surgery and care Noem needs.
Noem says, "I hope I can see everything more clear than now so that I can easily go to ceremonies and the pagoda or anywhere else outside."