June 7, 2022
Phally is a 62-year-old rice farmer. She has two sons, two daughters, and seven grandchildren. Phally shared that her husband passed away a long time ago, and she lives close to her children now. In her free time, Phally likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio.
Two years ago, Phally developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. As a result, she has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go places on her own.
When Phally learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 7th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund this procedure.
Phally says, “After surgery, I hope my eye can see clearly so I can go to the rice field and help my children.”
Phally is a 62-year-old rice farmer. She has two sons, two daughters, and seven grandchildren. Phally shared that her husband passed away a ...
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August 8, 2022
Phally underwent cataract surgery so she can see again.
Phally had difficulty working outside due to the effects of her cataract. This was hard for her because she ran the farm and needed to rely on her children to help with the farm. She was happy that her neighbor told her to have her cataract removed at Children’s Surgical Centre. She had a successful operation and was able to return home the next day with eyedrops to reduce the risk of infection. She is happy that she can already recognize faces and colors are more distinctive for her. She has new hope that her life will now improve because she can return to farming and not worry about falling when she is outside.
Phally’s daughter said: “Thank you for your help. We are happy my mother will have better eyesight, it was hard for her to stay in the house all day and not be able to do anything. Now she can be more independent, take care of herself and work on the farm, which helps to support our family.”
Phally had difficulty working outside due to the effects of her cataract. This was hard for her because she ran the farm and needed to rely ...
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