Mong is a 65-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He has seven children and eight grandchildren. He and his wife live together near their children's families. Since he has begun to have vision problems, he does not work in the field much anymore. He spends most of his time taking care of his grandchildren, taking them on walks to the local pagoda.
Seven years ago, Mong developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurry vision, irritation, and severe photophobia. His symptoms have worsened in the past four months. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Mong learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for two-and-a-half hours by taxi seeking treatment. On July 8th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Mong said, "I miss driving my motorcycle around to do errands, and taking care of my plants. I hope that this surgery can help me see well enough to do these things again."