Soeu is a 64-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She is a wife, mother of two sons and three daughters, and grandmother of 10 grandchildren. In her free time, she likes to listen to the monks pray at the pagoda.
About five years ago, Soeu developed a cataract in each eye, blurring and clouding her vision and causing pain and light sensitivity. It is difficult for her to recognize faces, work, or go anywhere by herself. Soeu knew of our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), because her husband had had surgery there before. She traveled four hours with her husband to reach CSC for treatment.
On July 18, Soeu will undergo small incision cataract surgery, in which doctors will replace her natural cataract-clouded lenses with synthetic lenses, allowing her to see clearly again. Watsi is asking for $398 to fund the operation. Your donation will help pay for eye surgeons, nurses, anesthesiologists, surgical supplies, and four nights of hospital stay.