February 11, 2019
Tom is a nine-year-old student from Cambodia. He really likes to ride his bike around the village and hopes to become a teacher when he grows up.
Since he was born, Tom has had a cataract in each eye, causing him blurred and cloudy vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Tom learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On February 12, doctors will perform a lensectomy surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $398 procedure.
He says, “I hope that my eyes will be able to see everything more clearly now. This way I will be able to read, play with friends, and recognize people’s faces.”
Tom is a nine-year-old student from Cambodia. He really likes to ride his bike around the village and hopes to become a teacher when he grow...
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February 15, 2019
Tom underwent cataract surgery.
Tom has returned home after a successful operation. As per his doctor’s instructions, he had surgery in one eye, and will need to return in a few weeks to have surgery on the other eye. Tom’s vision has been restored, and he will be able to go back to school and go about his daily life with improved vision. His doctor looks forward to seeing him again in a couple weeks.
He says, “I am so happy that I can see everything more clearly than before. I am excited to be able to read and play with my friends at school without any problems.”
Tom has returned home after a successful operation. As per his doctor's instructions, he had surgery in one eye, and will need to return in ...
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