Mean is a 66-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He is married and has two sons, one daughter, and three grandchildren. He likes to watch TV and listen to the monks pray at the pagoda.
Recently, Mean developed a cataract in each of his eyes, which has led to tearing, burning, irritation, cloudy lenses, and extreme sensitivity to light. Due to his blurred vision, Mean has trouble seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, going anywhere by himself, and doing his work.
Mean traveled for three hours with his daughter to reach our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), for treatment of his cataracts. On January 17, Mean will undergo vision-restoring cataract surgery. Surgeons will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye.
After recovery, he will be able to see clearly again. CSC is requesting $292 to fund the procedure. Mean hopes that his clearer vision will help him earn money to support his family.