April 6, 2020
Vuthy is a 65-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one daughter, three sons, and ten grandchildren. She likes to listen to the monks praying on the radio.
One year ago, Vuthy developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her vision loss, headache, and pain. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Vuthy learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 6th, doctors will perform phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
“I hope that I can see clearly again. I want to be able to go outside more and spend time taking care of my grandchildren,” Vuthy said.
Vuthy is a 65-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one daughter, three sons, and ten grandchildren. She likes to listen to the monks ...
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June 17, 2020
Vuthy underwent cataract surgery on her left eye.
Vuthy’s surgery was a success! Her surgeons corrected a cataract in her left eye that was causing discomfort and vision loss. Now that Vuthy can see everything clearly, she can help her daughter work in the rice field and help around the house with cooking and cleaning. She is also able to spend more time outside and help care for her ten beautiful grandchildren. She is most excited that she can now go to the local pagoda on her own and pray with the monks.
Vuthy’s daughter shared, “I feel very happy that my mom is seeing better now after her surgery.”
Vuthy's surgery was a success! Her surgeons corrected a cataract in her left eye that was causing discomfort and vision loss. Now that Vuthy...
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