December 2, 2015
“It is hard to see everything clearly or do any work very well,” shares Khuon, an 80-year-old woman from Cambodia. “I can’t go outside by myself.”
Three years ago, Khuon developed a cataract in each eye. Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), tells us that due to her condition, Khuon experiences blurred vision, tearing, and itchiness.
Cataracts occur when a thin, cloudy layer develops over the eye lens–gradually worsening vision as they continue to grow.
For $225, Khuon will undergo the most widely practiced eye surgery. The clouded lens in each eye will be removed and replaced with an artificial substitute. Within a day of the surgery, Khuon will regain her vision.
Khuon, who is married with three sons, three daughters, and 20 grandchildren, enjoys listening to the radio and hearing the monks praying. Eager to return to her normal lifestyle, Khuon says, “I hope my eyes can see everything clearly again. I want to help my daughter do housework, take care of my grandchild, and go anywhere outside by myself.”
“It is hard to see everything clearly or do any work very well,” shares Khuon, an 80-year-old woman from Cambodia. “I can’t go outside by my...
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January 12, 2016
Khuon received vision-restoring cataract surgery.
After three years of blurred vision, “Khuon can see clearly now” after a simple cataract surgery, our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), shares. “She has been instructed to apply ointment and eyedrops daily to protect herself from infection.”
With her restored vision, Khoun will be able to return to helping care for her 20 grandchildren and going to the pagoda on her own again. “I am very happy that I can see everything clear again, so I can take care of my grandchildren at home and go outside by myself too,” she says.
Her son adds his happiness with his mother’s improved vision: “I am so happy that my mother can see everything again.”
After three years of blurred vision, "Khuon can see clearly now" after a simple cataract surgery, our medical partner, Children's Surgical C...
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