January 15, 2020
Oum is a 62-year-old retired military officer from Cambodia. He has four sons, three daughters, and three grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys listening to the news on the radio.
One year ago, Oum developed a cataract in each eye, causing him blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Oum learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On January 15th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $425 procedure.
“I hope that I will be able to see better than before and can return to my normal activities again,” he shared.
Oum is a 62-year-old retired military officer from Cambodia. He has four sons, three daughters, and three grandchildren. In his free time, h...
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February 2, 2020
Oum underwent cataract surgery on both eyes.
Oum’s surgery was successful, and his wife, Mom, feels so happy that Oum can see everyone much more clearly than before. Mom says that Oum can easily do his work again, and can go anywhere outside much easier than before. Mom also says that surgery has allowed her to stop worrying about her husband’s vision loss. Oum was given eye drops to reduce his risk of of infection, and will need to return in one month’s time to meet with the doctors again for a follow-up appointment.
“I am so happy that I am able to see everything clearly again after my eye surgery. I can see so much more clearly than before, and I can continue working in the military. I can drive a motorcycle, and I can go anywhere outside by myself.”
Oum's surgery was successful, and his wife, Mom, feels so happy that Oum can see everyone much more clearly than before. Mom says that Oum c...
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