May 9, 2022
Makara is a 44-year-old rice farmer who is married and has one son and two daughters. She proudly shared that all of her children are in school. Makara’s husband is also a farmer. Makara likes to listen to the news on the radio and watch movies on TV.
About eight years ago, Makara developed a pterygium in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil.
When Makara learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled across the country for eight hours seeking treatment. Makara needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $225. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. Her procedure is scheduled for May 9th.
Makara says, “I hope after surgery my eye finally feels comfortable. I would like to return to planting rice and doing my housework better.”
Makara is a 44-year-old rice farmer who is married and has one son and two daughters. She proudly shared that all of her children are in sch...
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August 8, 2022
Makara underwent surgery in her right eye.
It was difficult for Makara to travel eight hours to reach Children’s Surgical Centre, but it was important for her to have her eye repaired so she can see well enough to farm the family’s rice fields. Her eye surgery was successful and she was able to return home with antibiotic eye drops to aid in healing and reduce the chance of infection. Improved eyesight is important to Makara to be able to help her children with their studies in school. She looks forward to improved vision and no more irritation or tearing. She also is happy her eye will look better soon.
Makara’s husband said: “we are lucky that my wife’s brother told us about the hospital and she could get free care to fix her eye. Good eye care is not available in our province and we are grateful that strangers supported Makara to have this surgery. Thank you to the staff at the hospital. They were very kind to us after a long trip. We will tell our friends and family about the wonderful hospital.”
It was difficult for Makara to travel eight hours to reach Children's Surgical Centre, but it was important for her to have her eye repaired...
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