“I can’t recognize faces of my friends and family, or go walking easily anywhere by myself,” shares Lim. With cataracts in both eyes, Lim experiences blurred vision and a fear of bright lights, especially the sun.
Lim is 78 years old and lives in Cambodia. “She is married with two sons and six grandchildren,” says our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). “She spends her time doing work around the house, visiting the pagoda, and listening to the monks pray.”
For $225, Lim will undergo surgery to remove the cataract in each of her eyes – replacing the clouded lenses with artificial ones. “After the procedure, Lim will be able to see everything better than before and she will not be at risk of becoming blind,” says CSC.
Lim adds: “After treatment, I want to spend time taking care of my grandchildren at home.”