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Success! Myo Myint from Thailand raised $1,500 to fund lens replacement surgery so she can see clearly.

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Myo Myint's treatment was fully funded on May 5, 2022.

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July 1, 2022

Myo Myint underwent lens replacement surgery so she can see clearly.

After undergoing surgery, Myo Myint can now see clearly through her right eye. She is able to read again since she can see the words with ease. She does not need to strenuously focus using only one eye like she did before, so her eye is no longer in pain. At home, she is able to help with cooking and cleaning, and she plans to begin working in a factory to support her children and their eduction.

Myo Myint said, “I am so happy to have received my surgery. I am very thankful to the donors and organization who helped pay for my treatment cost. Thank you for helping me. Now I regained my vision and see clear again. I wish to all the donors and organization to have good health.”

After undergoing surgery, Myo Myint can now see clearly through her right eye. She is able to read again since she can see the words with ea...

March 1, 2022

Myo Myint is a 34-year-old woman who is married with two sons and a daughter. Myo Myint, her husband, and her oldest son work as day laborers, but since April 2020, they have had difficulty finding work due to COVID-19. She proudly shared that her younger son and daughter are both students. In her free time, Myo Myint likes to listen to the news on the radio and walk around to collect sticks and branches that she uses for her cooking.

Myo Myint has been experiencing difficulty with her vision in her right eye. She can only read for a few minutes before her eye begins to hurt and her vision becomes doubled. She visited a local hospital, where the doctor determined she has a cataract in her right eye and recommended lens replacement surgery.

Our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF), is helping Myo Myint receive treatment. On March 1st, doctors will perform a lens replacement, during which they will remove Myo Myint’s natural lenses and replace them with an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. BCMF is requesting $1,500 to help fund this procedure.

Myo Myint shared, “I want to see clearly and find extra money to support my children to finish their education.”

Myo Myint is a 34-year-old woman who is married with two sons and a daughter. Myo Myint, her husband, and her oldest son work as day laborer...

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Myo Myint's case was submitted by Bue Wah Say at Burma Children Medical Fund.

Myo Myint's Timeline

March 1, 2022
PROFILE SUBMITTED
Myo Myint was submitted by Bue Wah Say, Project Officer at Burma Children Medical Fund.
March 1, 2022
PROFILE PUBLISHED
Myo Myint's profile was published to start raising funds.
March 2, 2022
TREATMENT OCCURRED
Myo Myint received treatment at Mae Sot General Hospital in Thailand. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.
May 5, 2022
FULLY FUNDED
Myo Myint's treatment was fully funded.
July 1, 2022
TREATMENT UPDATE
Myo Myint's treatment was successful. Read the update.

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Funded by 33 donors

Funded by 33 donors

Treatment

Lens Replacement

Cost Breakdown
Diagnosis
Procedure

On average, it costs $3,505 for Myo Myint's treatment

Subsidies fund $2,005 and Watsi raises the remaining $1,500

Hospital Fees

$1,597

Medical Staff

$501

Medication

$186

Supplies

$1,020

Labs

$30

Other

$171

Symptoms
Impact on patient's life
Cultural or regional significance

What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

Patients may experience blurred or dim vision, shadows or blind spots in the field of vision, sensitivity to light and glare, and double vision.

What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

Reduced vision can result in social isolation, depression, increased risk of falling and accidents, and ultimately a greater tendency to be disabled. Without surgery, the patient will have no choice but to live with end-stage ocular disease, often resulting in blindness or pain.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

The healthcare system in Burma does not permit the average citizen to receive proper eye examinations. This lack of attention to ocular health is due to a variety of reasons. However, a low optometrist-to-population ratio and insufficient funds are the leading causes.

Process
Impact on patient's life
Risks and side-effects
Accessibility
Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

Surgery will only be performed if the pressure in the eye is stable. The time it takes to stabilize the pressure in the eye depends on the severity of damage to the eye.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

The patient will regain his or her vision, though it may not be perfectly clear. Fortunately, the surgery prevents a complete loss of vision.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

Potential side effects include bleeding, infection, scarring, persistent swelling, wound separation, and the need to undergo additional surgery.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

Burma has 309 ophthalmologists and 150 eye nurses. Fewer than half of the ophthalmologists perform surgery, and almost two-thirds confine their practice to the cities of Yangon (with a population of about six million) and Mandalay (about three million), where many people have the financial capacity to meet high out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. Aside from these main facilities, there is roughly one ophthalmologist for every 500,000 people, and eye health screening and treatment for children and adults is neither comprehensive nor consistent.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

There are no alternatives. If left untreated, the patient will eventually lose his or her vision completely.

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