January 10, 2022
Phat is a 70-year-old mother of seven, with three sons, four daughters, and now many grandchildren. Sadly, her husband died two years ago from hypertension and now she lives with her younger daughter, who works as a farmer. She likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio and take care of her grandchildren.
Two years ago, Phat developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision and sensitivity to light. She has difficulty walking due to her poor vision, and also has difficulty recognizing faces and going anywhere outside.
When Phat learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On January 10th, doctors will perform a small incision 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.
Phat shared, “I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly. I can take care of myself and take care of my grandchildren well.”
Phat is a 70-year-old mother of seven, with three sons, four daughters, and now many grandchildren. Sadly, her husband died two years ago fr...
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March 11, 2022
Phat underwent cataract surgery to improve her vision.
Phat and her daughter knew our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre from a surgery that her late husband had, so they had the confidence that Phat would be well taken care of. After surgery, she stayed in the hospital until surgeons were sure she was healing well. She’s happy to be returning home to care for her grandchildren while her daughter works on the farm.
Phat said: “I feel relieved my eye is better. I can go outside without help and am not worried I will fall. I want to visit my neighbors and our pagoda and now I can do that. Thank you to those I don’t know who helped this old woman have some good years left with my family!”
Phat and her daughter knew our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre from a surgery that her late husband had, so they had the confiden...
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