Meet Soeun, a 73-year-old man from Cambodia. “Soeun is married with two sons, four daughters, and over ten grandchildren. He enjoys watching sports and news on TV," shares our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC).
Five months ago, Soeun developed mature cataracts in each eye. A cataract occurs when a thin, cloudy layer forms over the eye’s lens. "This causes him blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and fear of bright lights. It is hard for him to see clearly, do work, or go anywhere outside," CSC explains.
"I hope my eye can see everything clearly again,” shares Soeun, “Then, I can go anywhere outside."
After learning about CSC, Soeun and his son traveled four hours to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Soeun's sight.
With $292, Soeun will undergo cataract surgery, during which his old lenses will be removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants, allowing him to see again immediately after his operation.