In his free time, 45-year-old Sarith enjoys playing basketball and watching boxing on TV. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), tells us that the husband and father of two lives in Cambodia, where he works as a rice farmer.
Two years ago, pink, fleshy tissue developed over Sarith’s eye. Without treatment, Sarith’s condition progressed, eventually forming a small cyst called a pterygium. CSC explains, “This causes him blurred vision, irritation, tearing, and redness.”
Although he wants to work as a construction worker to better support his family, Sarith’s diminished vision detracts from his ability to do this. “It is hard to see something clear and I don't feel comfortable when I do something or go anywhere outside,” Sarith says.
For $150, Sarith can receive a short procedure to completely remove the cyst from his eye. “After a pterygium excision surgery, Sarith's burning, irritation, and tearing will be relieved. His eye will look much better,” CSC states.