Oun is a 62-year-old farmer. She has two daughters, three sons, and many grandchildren. Oun lives with her husband and their son who is also a farmer. Nowadays, her vision is very limited, so Oun often stays home to care for her grandchildren. She enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio.
This started three years ago when Oun developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and sometimes tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Oun learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and half hours seeking treatment. On July 6th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Oun shared, “I hope after surgery my eye sees clearly so I can go outside and help plant crops and rice.”