December 24, 2020
Krim is a 58-year-old retired blacksmith from Cambodia. He cannot see well so does not work anymore. He has one daughter and two sons, and lives with his sister and daughter.
Two years ago, Krim developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Krim learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for across the country for seven hours with his daughter seeking treatment. On December 24th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Krim said, “I hope after surgery I can see better so I can go outside by myself and see things well. I want to become a herdsman.”
Krim is a 58-year-old retired blacksmith from Cambodia. He cannot see well so does not work anymore. He has one daughter and two sons, and l...
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March 16, 2021
Krim underwent cataract eye surgery.
Krim’s surgery was a success! He traveled seven and a half hours to have his eye repaired by specialty surgeons at our Medical Partner Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). After post-surgery monitoring, he has now returned home to his province. Although he no longer works, he is very pleased to see clearly again and to return to a level of independence he did not have when his vision was bad. He thanked the surgeons and staff at CSC for restoring his eyesight.
Krim’s daughter shared how happy she is to know her father’s eye is better and that he can do things alone now, like go to the temple without her having to worry.
Krim's surgery was a success! He traveled seven and a half hours to have his eye repaired by specialty surgeons at our Medical Partner Child...
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