May 9, 2022
Son is a 77-year-old retired rice farmer who lives with his wife. Together that have two sons, five daughters, and seven grandchildren, all of whom are farmers. Son likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio and to visit the pagoda.
Two years ago, Son developed a cataract in his left eye, which causes sensitivity to light, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and he is worried about falling when walking, so he does not go places on his own.
When Son learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for four and a half hours to seek treatment. On May 9th, doctors will perform cataract surgery, and implant an intraocular lens in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly, allowing Son to se clearly, and to move about independently. Children’s Surgical Centre is requesting $253 to help fund this procedure.
Son says: “I hope I can see well again so I can get around on my own and go back to the pagoda for ceremonies.”
Son is a 77-year-old retired rice farmer who lives with his wife. Together that have two sons, five daughters, and seven grandchildren, all ...
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June 1, 2022
Son underwent sight-restoring cataract surgery.
Son thought he would have poor vision for the rest of his life until he listened to neighbors who knew of Children’s Surgical Centre and the work they do for disabled Cambodians. He and his wife traveled to CSC, where he had successful surgery to remove his cataract. Son has new hope that his life will improve because he can go back to doing the things he loves -visiting the local pagoda, taking walks with his wife, and playing with their many grandchildren.
Son’s wife said: “My husband was very unhappy when he could not visit the pagoda because he could not see to travel alone. I am relieved he can have his life back and do the things he likes to do. Thank you to the kindness of strangers who paid for his surgery.”
Son thought he would have poor vision for the rest of his life until he listened to neighbors who knew of Children's Surgical Centre and the...
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