“Thol is married with four sons, three daughters, and eight grandchildren,” says our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). “She works as a rice farmer. In her free time, she does housework and plants mint plants around her home.” “One year ago, Thol developed a pterygium in her left eye, and she has a cataract in each eye,” says CSC. A pterygium is a non-cancerous growth of the conjunctiva that appears as a pink or white, fleshy, elevated mass on the eye. Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which lies behind the pupil. CSC explains: “the pterygium and cataracts cause blurred vision, burning, irritation, and tearing.” For $150, Thol will first receive surgery to remove the pterygium in her left eye. This amount will also cover pre-surgery consultations, as well as Thol's post-operative recovery needs. She will then return to CSC after two weeks for cataract removal surgery. After both operations, Thol will have painless and clear vision. "I hope I will be able to see everything better than now, and not experience burning, irritation and tearing any more,” shares Thol. “I want to continue my work at the farm, and be able to easily go outside too.”