September 16, 2021
Roeung is a 70-year-old farmer with four sons, five daughters, and many grandchildren. He lives with his wife and his youngest daughter who is also a farmer. Due to his vision, he cannot work in the rice fields anymore. He used to enjoy reading books, but now he listens to the news and the monks pray on the radio.
One year ago, Roeung developed a cataract in his right eye causing him blurry vision and sensitivity to light. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Roeung learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 16th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Roeung shared, “I hope my eye can see clearly after surgery, I want to help my family and raise chickens to support my living.”
Roeung is a 70-year-old farmer with four sons, five daughters, and many grandchildren. He lives with his wife and his youngest daughter who ...
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December 23, 2021
Roeung underwent sight-restoring cataract surgery.
Roeung was hesitant to travel on bumpy roads during the rainy season to have surgery but was so pleased with the results. Roeung will apply eye drops daily to reduce the chance of infection, and rest for a few days. After his eye heals, Roeung can help his family on their farm and read books again in his spare time. He can be more independent and visit the local temple, which he enjoys being able to do.
His daughter said: “We were concerned that our father would be blind and just sit home. Now that he can see better, he can go outside and help us plant vegetables to feed the family. Thank you to the CSC staff who helped my father have a better life.”
Roeung was hesitant to travel on bumpy roads during the rainy season to have surgery but was so pleased with the results. Roeung will apply ...
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