Savoeun is a 61-year-old grandmother. She has one son, three daughters, and nine grandchildren. Savoeun lives with her husband who earns his income working on a rubber farm. She likes to watch the news on TV, and listen to monks pray on the radio.
One year ago, Savoeun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing tearing and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. As a result, Savoeun is not able to go places on her own, and has lost much of her independence.
When Savoeun learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours to seek treatment. Fortunately, on February 23rd, doctors at our medical partner’s care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, will perform a small incision cataract surgery, as well as an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly again, and go back to living her life fully. Our medical partner is asking for $229 to help fund Savoeun’s procedure.
Savoeun says, “I hope after surgery my eye can see well. I would like to cook, go outside on my own, and take care of my grandchildren.”