June 2, 2022
Yan is a 73-year-old rice farmer who is married and has three daughters and three grandchildren. Yan is now retired, and he and his wife live with and are supported by their youngest daughter, who is a garment worker. At home, he enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio.
Three years ago, Yan developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him sensitivity to light, blurry vision, and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he is not able to go places on his own.
When Yan learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 2nd, doctors will perform a small incision 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 $253 procedure.
Yan shared, “I hope after surgery I can see better. I want to go outside by myself, see the people I know, and visit the ceremonies in my village pagoda.”
Yan is a 73-year-old rice farmer who is married and has three daughters and three grandchildren. Yan is now retired, and he and his wife liv...
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August 3, 2022
Yan underwent cataract surgery so he can see clearly again.
Yan and his wife traveled to our medical partner CSC for diagnosis and treatment of his poor vision. He had successful surgery to remove the cataract and was able to return home after post-operative care in the hospital. He will rest at home, and apply antibiotic eye drops to decrease the risk of infection. It may take several weeks before his vision is fully improved, but Yan is hopeful his eyesight will be better and he can go outside without fear of falling. This will help him be more independent so he can help his family.
Yan’s wife said: “We are happy Yan can see better, and he can visit the pagoda for ceremonies by himself. He feels more useful, and we are very grateful to all who paid for his surgery.”
Yan and his wife traveled to our medical partner CSC for diagnosis and treatment of his poor vision. He had successful surgery to remove the...
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