Sokha is a 53-year-old motor taxi driver with four sons and one daughter. In his free time, he likes to watch boxing on TV and run for exercise.
Three months ago, Sokha developed a pterygium in each eye. A pterygium is a growth that spreads across the clear tissue of the eye. This condition causes him blurred vision, tearing, light sensitivity, irritation, and itching. It is difficult for him to see things clearly, work, and go anywhere on his own.
Sokha decided to visit our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). On December 16, eye surgeons at CSC removed the pterygium from each eye to allow Sokha to see clearly again. Now, he needs help to fund this $148 procedure.
“I hope that I look better and feel more comfortable,” says Sokha, “so that I can continue my work at a motor taxi driver to earn money for my family.”