December 14, 2020
Keng is an elderly mother of two from Cambodia. She has two daughters and now two grandchildren. Her daughters are farmers and one of her grandchildren is a teacher. Keng’s husband died during the Khmer Rouge regime. She enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio and likes to join ceremonies at the pagoda.
One year ago, Keng developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Keng learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours with her granddaughter seeking treatment. On December 14th, 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. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Keng said, “I hope after surgery I can see better. I want to go outside and be at ceremonies, I want to walk around by myself, and help my daughter take care of her children.”
Keng is an elderly mother of two from Cambodia. She has two daughters and now two grandchildren. Her daughters are farmers and one of her gr...
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January 13, 2021
Keng underwent cataract surgery.
Keng’s eye surgery went smooth and was successful. Keng’s visual acuity has improved so she can see clearly in her right eye again, and she and her granddaughter have now returned to their village.
Keng was provided with prescription eye drops to make sure her eye heals properly, which she is recommended to apply 8 times per day. Her granddaughter is very happy with her grandmother’s surgery and that she is able to see everything much more clearly than before. She is happy that she is able to do things without difficulty and doesn’t have to worry about her vision loss anymore.
“I can see better, go outside and recognize faces now. I can take care of myself and join the ceremony at the pagoda,” Keng shared with a smile.
Keng's eye surgery went smooth and was successful. Keng’s visual acuity has improved so she can see clearly in her right eye again, and she ...
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