Oun is a 54-year-old farmer from Cambodia. She and her husband are rice farmers and together that have has one son, one daughter, and one grandchild. In her free time, Oun enjoys listening to the monks pray.
Four years ago, Oun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, itchiness, photophobia, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going places on her own.
When Oun learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On December 7th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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.
Oun said, “I hope after surgery I can see better so I can go outside and recognize my family well. I want to return to planting rice and crops.”