Leang is a 77-year-old retired rice farmer from Cambodia. She has four children and ten grandchildren. She has lived alone since her husband was killed by gun violence twenty years ago. Her children often visit her to help her take care of her home. In her free time she like to listening to monks praying on the radio.
Ten years ago, Leang developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, irritation and lens clouding. These symptoms have worsened in the past five months. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going outside independently.
When Leang learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On July 8th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Leang told us, “I hope I can be more independent after this surgery. My family is always worried about me and helping me a lot, but if I can see better I can take better care of myself.”
