Song is a retired rice farmer who shared that her husband passed away many years ago during the Khmer Rouge era. Song now lives with her son, who is also a farmer. Song enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio and joining ceremonies at the pagoda.
One year ago, Song developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision and photophobia. As a result, she has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she cannot go out on her own.
When Song learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 13th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund her procedure.
Song says, “After surgery, I hope I can see well enough to go outside by myself and visit the pagoda again.”