Henary is a seven-month-old baby boy and is the first child for his parents. He was born at a clinic where he has since gone to monitor his eye condition: congenital cataracts. Henary’s mother has taken a break from teaching while she cares for her son. His father works as a carpenter day laborer, providing the family’s only income. This money barely covers their daily expenses.
Henary’s symptoms were first noticed by his mother when he turned three-months-old. His parents took him to the clinic in June, 2016. The cloudiness over Henary’s eyes was diagnosed as cataracts. He also had a discharge from his eyes, which causes them to stick together. His mother said that Henary cannot see objects at a distance clearly. The doctors at the clinic referred the family to Mae Sot General Hospital, a Watsi care center, for treatment. Henary’s eye symptoms remain unchanged and his mother is very worried that her baby will go blind as he gets older.
Henary needs surgery to replace his cloudy internal lenses with clear artificial ones. $1,500 will give Henary healthy eyes and clear vision.
Henary’s mother said, “I want my son to study at a bible school when he grows up.”