Koem Heak is a 71-year-old farmer who is married and has three sons, five daughters, and many grandchildren. Koem Heak lives with her husband and their youngest daughter who is also a farmer. She enjoys taking care of her grandchildren and listening to the monks pray on the radio.
Five years ago, Koem Heak developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Koem Heak learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On August 19th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Koem Heak shared, “I hope after surgery my eye will see clearly. I will be happy to see the faces of my grandchildren and be able to visit the pagoda by myself.”