Saban is a 78-year-old widow and retired rice farmer. She had to stop working when it was too difficult to be outside for her. She has two sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren. After her husband died several years ago, she moved in with her youngest daughter, who is a garment worker, to help cook and care for her grandchildren. In the evenings, after dinner, she likes to listen to monks pray on the radio.
Three years ago, Saban developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, and shared that she cannot see the faces of her family clearly anymore.
When Saban learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 4th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and implant an intraocular lens in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure.
Saban says, “I hope after surgery my eye will be better. I hope to recognize the faces of my family, and take good care of myself and my grandchildren.”