August 15, 2022
Horn is a grandmother from Cambodia who is 87 years young. She has four sons, one daughter, and fifteen grandchildren. She and her husband live with their daughter, who is a teacher. For many years, Horn worked selling groceries from their house, but she has had to stop due to poor eyesight. At home, she likes to listen to monks pray on the radio.
Six years ago, Horn developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her to experience light sensitivity and poor vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own. She previously enjoyed walking to the pagoda with her husband, but she now fears that she will trip and fall because she is unable to see well.
When Horn learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On August 15th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and place an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure.
Horn says, “I hope my vision improves and I can get around easily by myself.”
Horn is a grandmother from Cambodia who is 87 years young. She has four sons, one daughter, and fifteen grandchildren. She and her husband l...
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February 7, 2023
Horn underwent cataract surgery and can now see can see clearly and travel without worry.
Because Horn and her husband live with a daughter who works all day, it was difficult for her to stay active since she could not see well. She took the advice of her neighbor and had a successful surgery to repair her cataract. She will rest at home for several days, and apply eye drops daily to assist in healing. She can now go outside in bright or dim light without fear of injuring herself. This will change her life because if she continued to socially isolate she would be at greater risk for depression and other serious medical conditions.
Horn said: “I am happy I can go outside with my husband for walks again. I felt bad staying in the house all day and could not see to do anything. Thank you to the kind people who paid for my surgery, and to the staff at the hospital.”
Because Horn and her husband live with a daughter who works all day, it was difficult for her to stay active since she could not see well. S...
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