Meet Chhorn, an 82-year-old man from Cambodia.
Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), shares, “Chhorn spends most of his days listening to monks pray in his village. He is married with five children and ten grandchildren.”
Chhorn has been diagnosed with cataracts in both of his eyes. A cataract occurs when the lens of the eye becomes clouded with age, distorting vision.
CSC explains, “Chhorn’s cataracts make it hard for him to eat alone, go places by himself and he can’t see the faces of his family members very well.”
With $225 in Watsi funding, Chhorn will be treated for the cataracts in both of his eyes. Doctors will replace the clouded lens of his left eye with a clear, artificial implant, and then do the same to Chhorn’s right lens after 1-2 weeks.
This treatment will allow Chhorn to regain his vision and see clearly.
CSC adds, “After surgery Chhorn is looking forward to seeing faces again, going to the pagoda, and regaining some of his independence.”