December 8, 2022
Kim is a 71-year-old retired rice farmer. She is from Kandal province in Cambodia, and has one son and two grandchildren. Currently, she lives with her son who is a construction worker. Her husband passed away many years ago. Some of her favorite activities include joining ceremonies at her local pagoda and cooking for her grandchildren.
Two years ago, Kim developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, light sensitivity, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own.
When Kim learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On December 8th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and place an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure.
She said: “I hope my vision improves and I can get around easily by myself. I want to be able to help care for my grandchildren and walk to the pagoda by myself.”
Kim is a 71-year-old retired rice farmer. She is from Kandal province in Cambodia, and has one son and two grandchildren. Currently, she liv...
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May 23, 2023
Kim underwent cataract surgery so she can help take care of her grandchildren.
For several years, Kim’s vision had deteriorated, and it was hard for her to go outside without help. This caused her to lose her self-esteem because she could not help her son or clean the house. After surgery, she returned home with the hope her sight will improve. She will rest for a few days, and apply eye drops to help to recover. The cataract surgery will improve her life because she will feel more useful to her family and can be more independent. Kim looks forward to visiting neighbors and her village pagoda soon.
Kim’s son said: “the surgery has improved my mother’s eye. She is happy and grateful because the staff here was friendly and the doctor explained the disease to us. Now she wants to say thank you so much.”
For several years, Kim's vision had deteriorated, and it was hard for her to go outside without help. This caused her to lose her self-estee...
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