December 17, 2015
“Two years ago, Vutheang developed a pterygium in his right eye,” says our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). A pterygium, also known as “surfer’s eye,” is a soft tissue growth over the white part of the eye.
CSC explains that Vutheang’s condition “causes him blurred vision, itchiness, tearing, and he is afraid of sunshine. It is hard for him to see everything clear, do work well, or go anywhere outside.”
After learning about the possibility of treatment, the 42-year-old father of five and his wife traveled five hours to reach CSC’s clinic.
For $150, Vutheang will receive a pterygium excision surgery. CSC explains, “The pterygium will be removed from his right eye and the burning and pain will be released. He will be able to see clearer and not tear.”
With improved vision and comfort, Vutheang can return to enjoying his hobbies of fishing and watching soccer on TV. Following his recovery, Vutheang shares that he hopes to go back to his work in the army to be able to support his family.
“Two years ago, Vutheang developed a pterygium in his right eye,” says our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). A pterygium, a...
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January 25, 2016
Vutheang received surgery to restore his vision.
“Vutheang’s pterygium was successfully removed,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre. “He has been instructed to apply eye drops daily to protect himself from infection.”
“I feel so happy that the cyst has been removed from my eye so now I can easily see something and can do my job and work well,” says Vutheang. “Now I’m not worried about the cyst affecting my vision anymore.”
His son adds, “I feel so happy that my father is good looking and has a good feeling. Now I’m not worried about his eye having a problem anymore and I feel very thankful to the doctors and all the staff at CSC that helped remove the pterygium from his eye.”
"Vutheang's pterygium was successfully removed," shares our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre. "He has been instructed to apply ey...
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