Nheang is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has two daughters and two grandchildren. In her spare time, she likes watching comedies.
Two years ago, Nheang developed a pterygium in both eyes, causing her itchiness and blurred vision. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside.
When Nheang learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for five hours seeking treatment. Nheang needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $201. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for October 2.
Her sister says, “I want my sister to get better.”