April 6, 2020
Sophon is a 63-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He has one son, two daughters, and five grandchildren. He likes driving his motorbike and listening to the news on the radio.
One year ago, Sophon developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him photophobia and loss of vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Sophon learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 6th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
“I hope that I can see things clearly after my surgery. I want to take care of my grandchildren and be able to to drive them all to school,” Sophon said.
Sophon is a 63-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He has one son, two daughters, and five grandchildren. He likes driving his motorbike and...
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June 17, 2020
Sophon underwent cataract surgery.
We just received an update from our medical partner that Sophon’s surgery went well. With his cataract removed his vision is greatly improved and he won’t need to rely on help from family to get around anymore.
Sophon says, “I am so surprised that I can see everything clearly after surgery. Now that I can drive my motorbike I can drive my grandchildren to school and help my family in the rice field.”
Sophon’s daughter added, “I am very happy that my father’s surgery went well. I am glad that when he returns home, he can drive his motorbike and help our family.”
We just received an update from our medical partner that Sophon's surgery went well. With his cataract removed his vision is greatly improve...
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