Hor is a 71-year-old retired baker from Kandal province, Cambodia. She is recently widowed and her son has taken over the family business of selling Cambodian cakes from a street cart. Now that she is home more often, she helps care for her two grandchildren. She enjoys listening to Buddhist radio and cooking for her family.
Around one month ago, Hor developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye, so it is like looking through a frosty or fogged-up window. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own.
When Hor learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On May 28th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Our medical partner is requesting $253 to fund this procedure. Hor can contribute $100 towards her medical costs but needs help to raise the remaining $153.
Hor shared, “I hope after surgery I can take care of myself and my grandchildren more easily.”