March 14, 2022
Choeun is married and has two sons, two daughters, and five grandchildren. His wife helps to take care of the house and cook for the family while Choeun is a rice farmer. He is also a volunteer in the village government. He likes to listen to the news and the monks pray on the radio after a long day outside.
Two years ago, Choeun developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him blurry vision and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on his own.
When Choeun learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On March 14th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
He told us, “I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly again. Then I can go to the rice field and can join community events by myself.”
Choeun is married and has two sons, two daughters, and five grandchildren. His wife helps to take care of the house and cook for the family ...
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July 18, 2022
Choeun underwent sight-restoring eye surgery.
Choeun and his wife traveled to Children’s Surgical Centre, where he had surgery to remove his cataract and receive a new lens so he can see clearly again. After a night in the hospital, he was able to return home with orders to rest for a few days. His eye felt a bit dry for the first few days, but his sight has gradually improved. Choeun is so happy his blurry vision and photophobia will disappear, and he can resume his normal activities. This will improve his life because he will be able to volunteer with his village government, something he had to halt because he could not read. In addition, he can go back to growing rice, which supports his family.
Choeun’s son said: “We are relieved that my father’s vision is better. He was not able to do anything at home, but now he can work outside in the rice fields again to help our family. Thank you for making his life better.”
Choeun and his wife traveled to Children's Surgical Centre, where he had surgery to remove his cataract and receive a new lens so he can see...
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