Thon is a 42-year-old father of two from Cambodia. He drives a tuk tuk to earn a living for their family. Thon has two sons and one grandchild. His elder son is married and his younger son is a student who still lives at home. Thon’s wife works in a factory.
One year ago, Thon developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurred vision, difficulty driving, photophobia, and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly and recognizing faces, and his condition is impacting his ability to work.
When Thon learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours with his brother-in-law hoping for treatment. On December 7th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Thon said, “I just want my eye to see normally again because I need to earn money to support my family well.”