February 9, 2021
Channy is a 59-year-old mother of nine from Mondulkiri Province in Cambodia. She is a rice farmer and has three sons, six daughters, and six grandchildren. When the rice harvest season ends, she and her husband plant and sell vegetables.
Two years ago, Channy developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. Overall, she feels she is in fair health but has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
On February 9th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly again and do more of the things that she needs to do each day.
Channy shared, “I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly, I can go to the rice field, and I can take good care of my grandchildren.”
Channy is a 59-year-old mother of nine from Mondulkiri Province in Cambodia. She is a rice farmer and has three sons, six daughters, and six...
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March 5, 2021
Channy underwent cataract surgery.
Channy’s surgery went well at our Medical Partner Children’s Surgical Centre. She’ll avoid strenuous activity for several weeks, and use eye drops to decrease the chance of infection and improve healing. Channy shared that she looks forward to being more independent in her life now that her vision has improved and can even enjoy watching Khmer movies on TV now.
After surgery, Channy told us, “I can take care of myself now. I can do things go outside on my own and with my family. Thank you to the strangers who donated to help me see again.”
Channy's surgery went well at our Medical Partner Children's Surgical Centre. She'll avoid strenuous activity for several weeks, and use eye...
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