September 6, 2016
Meet Lykim, a 48-year-old man from Cambodia. “Lykim is married with one son and one daughter. He enjoys watching sports and news on TV. He also enjoys listening to the radio,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC).
Two years ago, Lykim 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 Lykim, “Then, I can work as a professor again and go anywhere outside.”
After learning about CSC, Lykim and his wife travelled one hour to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Lykim’s sight.
With $292, Lykim 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.
Meet Lykim, a 48-year-old man from Cambodia. “Lykim is married with one son and one daughter. He enjoys watching sports and news on TV. He a...
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December 19, 2016
Lykim for vision-restoring cataract surgery.
Lykim, a 48-year-old father from Cambodia, developed cataracts both his eyes which for a long time has blurred his vision and made it difficult for him to get around with ease.
After traveling to the hospital from his village, Lykim has now received successful cataract surgery! The doctors have removed his clouded lenses and he’s now on his way to a full recovery. Lykim is back at home now and healing, and with some time, is expected to have a full restoration of his vision.
“I feel very happy that I can see clearly again,” shares Lykim. “I am able to teach my students well and I can play my guitar easily. I can go places by myself and I don’t need anyone to take care of me anymore.”
Lykim, a 48-year-old father from Cambodia, developed cataracts both his eyes which for a long time has blurred his vision and made it diffic...
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