April 29, 2020
Sara is a 63-year-old patient coordinator from Cambodia. She has one brother and one sister. Unfortunately, her husband passed away during the Pol Pot regime. She enjoys watching Khmer dramas on television and listening to the monks pray on the radio.
Three years ago, Sara developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Sara learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 29th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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.
“I hope that my aunt can see everything better so she can go anywhere again. She wants to be able to join ceremonies at far away pagodas and I hope now she can travel to them,” Sara’s niece said.
Sara is a 63-year-old patient coordinator from Cambodia. She has one brother and one sister. Unfortunately, her husband passed away during t...
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June 19, 2020
Sara underwent sight-restoring eye surgery.
Sara’s surgery was successful! Her doctors removed the cataract in her left eye that was causing her blurry vision and making it difficult for her to walk. She can now see clearly and go anywhere outside. She will also be able to see her brother and sister. Her quality of life has improved significantly and she can now watch her favorite Khmer dramas on TV. Sara was discharged from our medical partner’s care facility with eye drops and a followup appointment has been scheduled for her at their clinic.
“I now feel very happy that I can see clearly again. Now I can take better care of myself when my children are not at home. I can also easily travel to far away pagodas to join in Buddhist ceremonies,” Sara shared.
Sara's surgery was successful! Her doctors removed the cataract in her left eye that was causing her blurry vision and making it difficult f...
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