Eng is a 35-year-old rice farmer living in Cambodia. She is married with two daughters and a son. She likes to watch dramas and comedies in her spare time.
Ten years ago, Eng developed blurred vision, itching, irritation, and redness in both eyes. It has been difficult for Eng to see things clearly. She heard about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). from her sister. She traveled with her nephew to CSC for evaluation. Eng has been diagnosed with a pterygium in each eye.
Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. The growth can cause discomfort and obstruct vision.
Eng needs a surgical procedure to scrape and remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $148. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for February 24.
After her pterygium excision surgery, Eng’s discomfort will be relieved, and her vision will improve.