September 6, 2021
Yom is a 75-year-old mother of five children and now many grandchildren. Sadly, her husband passed away ten years ago. She lives with her youngest daughter, who works in construction. When she is not caring for her grandchildren, she likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio.
Five years ago, Yom developed a cataract in her left eye causing her sensitivity to light, difficulty seeing in low light, and cloudy vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Yom learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 6th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Yom shared, “I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly again, I can take care of my grandchildren and help my daughter to cook.”
Yom is a 75-year-old mother of five children and now many grandchildren. Sadly, her husband passed away ten years ago. She lives with her yo...
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November 30, 2021
Yom underwent cataract surgery.
Yom traveled to Children’s Surgical Centre to have her cataract surgery. She was hesitant to have surgery and had resigned herself to having poor vision for the rest of her life, never imagining that her vision would return. However, Yom underwent successful surgery and is now back home. After the surgery, she was thrilled with the results. Yom’s life will be better because she will be able to be more independent, and she will be able to help with housework and care for her grandchildren.
Yom’s daughter said: “I am excited that my mother has renewed interest in life. She can see better, she can cook for the grandchildren, and she is much happier now that she can visit people in our village. Thank you to all who helped her to have a better life.”
Yom traveled to Children's Surgical Centre to have her cataract surgery. She was hesitant to have surgery and had resigned herself to having...
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