May 24, 2016
Pheng is a 77-year-old grandmother living with her family in Cambodia. She is married with three sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys listening to the monks pray and joining in ceremonies at the pagoda.
One year ago, Pheng started having blurred vision, and became unable to do work or travel independently. She and her sister traveled five hours to visit our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). Doctors discovered that she has a cataract in each eye and recommended treatment.
Pheng’s doctors told her she was in need of a phacoemulsification and an intraocular lens implant in each eye, which will replace her internal lenses and restore her vision to full clarity. In total, the procedure, supplies, drugs, and three days of inpatient care will cost $225. Pheng’s family needs financial assistance to complete the payment.
Pheng will have fully restored vision after recovery. Let’s help make it possible!
Pheng is a 77-year-old grandmother living with her family in Cambodia. She is married with three sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren....
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August 1, 2016
Pheng received vision-restoring surgery.
Pheng had the cataract in her left eye successfully removed in a short surgery, during which her clouded lens was taken out and replaced with a sheer synthetic implant. The procedure went very well and she can already see everything much clearer than before. Pheng is very happy to have her vision restored and looks forward to being able to easily visit the local pagoda and other community spots on her own.
Though she was scheduled to have cataracts removed from both eyes, she has yet to return to receive the second surgery.
For any number of reasons, it can often take patients some time to return for follow-up care. Patients frequently live far away or have important family matters arise that keep them from coming back to the clinic. When Pheng can return, the surgery to remove the cataract in her right eye will be free.
Pheng had the cataract in her left eye successfully removed in a short surgery, during which her clouded lens was taken out and replaced wit...
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