Sina is a 62-year-old grocery seller. She is a widow and has three sons, two daughters, and twelve grandchildren. She used to sell groceries from her home, but has unfortunately stopped due to her vision and difficulty reading currency to give change to her customers. Nowadays, she mostly stays at home and listens to the monks pray on the radio.
Two years ago, Sina developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and headaches. She shared that recently she is unhappy because she feels like she can no longer help her children.
When Sina learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled there hoping for treatment. On December 14th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery and 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.
Sina shared, “I hope after my surgery I can go outside again and have a normal life. I want to be able to help with my grandchildren and cook for them.”