Salome is an 89-year-old woman from Kenya. Her husband passed away 13 years ago and she lives in her ancestral home in central Kenya. She is a jovial woman who relies on her four children.
She has been losing her eyesight gradually due to a cataract. It started with an itch in her left eye, but soon she could barely see. Salome got drugs from the nearest eye clinic, but they didn’t help improve her sight. Instead, her vision has continued to deteriorate. The condition has affected her lifestyle, as Salome used to be more independent and able to farm and cook for herself.
Salome sought help at our medical partner’s care center, and doctors at the hospital recommended that she undergo cataract surgery. If not treated, Salome will become completely blind in her left eye and rely on others for support.
On August 28, Salome will undergo cataract surgery. Our medical partner, African Mission Healthcare Foundation, is requesting $220 to fund Salome’s procedure. This will cover the full cost of treatment, including supplies, medication, labs, and physician time. Salome “will be grateful to be independent again.”