Meet Soeung, a 68-year-old woman from Cambodia. “Soeung is married with two sons, two daughters, and 13 grandchildren. She enjoys visiting the pagoda and listening to the monks praying,” says our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC).
“Two years ago Soeung developed a cataract in each eye. This causes her blurred vision, tearing, and irritation,” shares CSC.
Cataracts occur when the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy from age or trauma. If left untreated Soeung’s cataract could lead to decreased vision and even blindness. Soeung tells CSC, “My vision is cloudy. I can’t walk very well or recognize the faces of people clearly. My work is hard to do.”
$225 will fund surgery to remove both of Soeung’s cataracts. CSC reports after the procedure, “Soeung will be able to see clearly again.” Cataract surgery has high impact for improving visual acuity and improving quality of life.
Soeung shares, “I hope my eyes will be able to see everything clearly again and I can help my family do some house work and work on the farm. I want to take care of my grandchild at home too.”