Saret is a 35-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She is married and has two sons and one daughter. In her free time, she likes to listen to hip hop and classical music, watch Thai and Khmer dramas on TV, and play games.
About six years ago, Saret developed a pterygium in each eye, meaning that an abnormal growth has formed in the clear, thin tissue underlying both of her eyelids. The pterygiums cause constant tearing, burning, and pain. It has become difficult for her to see things clearly, perform her work, and travel by herself. She is also worried about going blind.
Fortunately, Saret and her husband have been able to reach our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), so that she can receive the necessary treatment. Eye surgeons at CSC will remove the pterygium from each of her eyes, allowing her vision to improve.
Saret is currently scheduled to undergo the procedure on January 18. Now, CSC is requesting $148 to pay for the costs of the procedure.
Saret says, “I hope to look better, and I want to be able to easily work on the farm and go anywhere by myself.”