June 2, 2021
Heak is a 61-year-old rice farmer who has three sons, three daughters, and seven grandchildren. Heak lives with her oldest daughter who is a farmer too. She enjoys spending her time listening to the monks pray on the radio.
Four years ago, Heak developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Heak learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On June 2nd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and place an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Heak shared, “I hope I can see well enough to return to the rice field and also plant some vegetables to sell for our income.”
Heak is a 61-year-old rice farmer who has three sons, three daughters, and seven grandchildren. Heak lives with her oldest daughter who is a...
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July 14, 2021
Heak underwent a sight-restoring eye surgery.
After a successful surgery, Heak remained at the hospital until surgeons were sure she had no complications, then was able to return home with her family. She is elated that her vision has improved so quickly after surgery, and her symptoms have almost completely disappeared. She will return to helping her family on the family farms and is happy to recognize the faces of her grandchildren again.
Her daughter also shares in Heak’s joy, “I am happy my mom can see better. She can help me with housework and the children, and plant rice to contribute to our family.”
After a successful surgery, Heak remained at the hospital until surgeons were sure she had no complications, then was able to return home wi...
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