November 15, 2022
Srey Ly is a 12-year-old student from Cambodia who is in grade seven. She has an older sister, and her parents work as rice farmers. At home, Srey Ly likes to watch cartoons on the TV.
Several weeks ago, Srey Ly developed a chalazion in her left eye, causing her to experience burning, itchiness, irritation, and redness in her eye. A chalazion is an inflamed cyst in the tear gland. As a result of these symptoms, it is difficult for Srey Ly to see clearly and study, and she is nervous about attending school with her peers.
Srey Ly traveled for two and a half to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). On November 15th, surgeons will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After recovery, Srey Ly’s symptoms should improve. CSC is requesting $210 to fund this procedure.
Srey Ly said, “I hope my eye will get well after surgery, and I can return to school.”
Srey Ly is a 12-year-old student from Cambodia who is in grade seven. She has an older sister, and her parents work as rice farmers. At home...
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December 27, 2022
Srey Ly underwent chalazion excision surgery.
Srey Ly had successful surgery on the advice of her grandmother and returned home after surgeons determined her eye was healing well. She will rest at home and wear an eye patch for several days to keep dust and water out of her eye. In addition, her surgeon ordered antibiotics to decrease the risk of infection. Although it may take several weeks before her eye heals completely, Srey Ly will no longer have a swollen lid or be shy among her friends. The treatment will help her be social with her family and friends without being ashamed of how her eye looks.
Srey Ly shared: “I am happy the staff took good care of me and fixed my eye. I was afraid to go outside because my eye hurt so much. I can be more comfortable around my friends and not in pain. Thank you to the donors who paid for my surgery.”
Srey Ly had successful surgery on the advice of her grandmother and returned home after surgeons determined her eye was healing well. She wi...
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