May 10, 2016
Meet Norm, a 65-year-old woman from Cambodia. “Norm is married with two sons, three daughters, and nine grandchildren. She enjoys taking care of flowers and joining ceremonies at the pagoda,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC).
Four years ago, Norm developed mature cataracts in each eye. A cataract occurs when a thin, cloudy layer forms over the eye’s lens. “This causes her blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and fear of bright lights. It is hard for her to see clearly, do work, or go anywhere outside,” CSC explains.
After learning about CSC, Norm and her son travelled three hours to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Norm’s sight.
With $225, Norm will undergo cataract surgery, during which her old lenses will be removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants, allowing her to see again immediately after her operation.
Meet Norm, a 65-year-old woman from Cambodia. “Norm is married with two sons, three daughters, and nine grandchildren. She enjoys taking car...
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July 27, 2016
Norm received vision-restoring surgery.
Norm had one cataract removed in a short surgery, during which her clouded lens was taken out and replaced with a sheer, artificial implant. The procedure went well and her vision is already clearer than it was before.
Though she was scheduled to have cataracts removed from both eyes, Norm has yet to return for the follow-up procedure.
It can often take patients some time to return for follow-up care due to a number of reasons. Patients frequently live far away or have important family matters arise that keep them from coming back to the clinic. When Norm can return to the clinic, her second surgery will be free.
Norm had one cataract removed in a short surgery, during which her clouded lens was taken out and replaced with a sheer, artificial implant....
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