Phal is a 55-year-old woman from Cambodia. She has three daughters, three sons, and six grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys listening to monks pray at the pagoda. Four years ago, Phal developed mature cataracts in each eye. A cataract occurs when a thin, cloudy layer forms over the eye’s lens. "This causes her blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and fear of bright lights. It is hard for her to see clearly, do work, or go anywhere outside," explains our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC). After learning about CSC, Phal and her husband travelled three hours to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Phal’s sight. With $225, Phal will undergo cataract surgery, during which her old lenses will be removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants, allowing her to see again immediately after her operation.