Koem Oeun is a 78-year-old widow. Sadly, her husband died during the Khmer Rouge regime in Cambodia and she has no children. She lives with her sister and her nephew, who work as farmers. When she not cooking or cleaning, she likes to listen to the monks on the radio.
Four years ago, Koem Oeun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Koem Oeun learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On November 11th, 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.
Koem Oeun shared, “I hope after surgery my eye stops being blurry and I can see better. I will be able to recognize my family and go outside.”