May 25, 2016
Meet Sophal, a 52-year-old woman from Cambodia. “Sophal is married with two sons, four daughters, and nine grandchildren. She enjoys visiting the pagoda and joining ceremonies,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC).
Six months ago, Sophal developed mature cataracts in each eye. A cataract occurs when a thin, cloudy layer forms over the eye’s lens. “This causes her blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and fear of bright lights. It is hard for her to see clearly and go anywhere outside,” CSC explains.
After learning about CSC, Sophal and her daughter travelled one hour to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Sophal’s sight.
With $225, Sophal will undergo cataract surgery, during which her old lenses will be removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants, allowing her to see again immediately after her operation.
Meet Sophal, a 52-year-old woman from Cambodia. “Sophal is married with two sons, four daughters, and nine grandchildren. She enjoys visitin...
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August 3, 2016
Sophal received vision-restoring cataract removal surgery.
Sophal had the cataract in her right eye successfully removed in a short, hour-long surgery, during which her clouded lens was taken out and replaced with a clear, artificial implant. The procedure went very well and she can already see everything much more clearly than before. Sophal is very happy to have her vision restored and looks forward to being able to visit the local pagoda without needing to ask for assistance.
Though she was scheduled to have cataracts removed from both eyes, she has yet to return to receive the second operation.
It can often take patients some time to return for follow-up care due to a number of reasons. Patients frequently live far away or have important family matters come up that keep them from coming back to the clinic. When Sophal returns, the surgery to remove her other cataract will be free.
Sophal had the cataract in her right eye successfully removed in a short, hour-long surgery, during which her clouded lens was taken out and...
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