January 6, 2022
Ro is a 69-year-old widow with five children. She has one son, four daughters, and many grandchildren. She lives with her youngest daughter who is a farmer. Her husband passed away 15 years ago, and it has been difficult for her to manage the family farm. When not caring for her family, she likes to go to the pagoda and join in ceremonies with the monks.
Five years ago, Ro developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing, blurry vision, and difficulty walking or eating. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Ro learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On January 6th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery, and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
“I hope after surgery I will be able to see again. It is hard to care for myself and I want to go outside, see family, and go places by myself.”
Ro is a 69-year-old widow with five children. She has one son, four daughters, and many grandchildren. She lives with her youngest daughter ...
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March 3, 2022
Ro underwent eye surgery to restore her vision.
Ro underwent cataract surgery to help her see clearly again and her treatment was a success! Initially, it was hard for Ro to admit she was going blind and to ask for help, but she was afraid that she might not see her grandchildren grow up, and bravely came for treatment. Just one day after having surgery, Ro was delighted by how well she could see already, when just the day before she was nearly blind in her right eye. Due to this surgery, Ro’s life will change because she can now go outside independently, and help her family with crops and cattle. This will help greatly in supporting her family.
Ro said: “I am relieved I can see better and go places by myself. I hope to visit our community pagoda and help the monks soon. Thank you to everyone who helped!”
Ro underwent cataract surgery to help her see clearly again and her treatment was a success! Initially, it was hard for Ro to admit she was ...
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