December 23, 2014
“I like to listen to the monks pray at the pagoda, but I miss reading,” shares Hourn. “I miss cooking for my family and being able to do things on my own, as well.”
For three years, 68-year-old Hourn has had blurry vision because of an immature cataract in her right eye. She has had difficulty caring for her family and keeping her home in Cambodia in order. A loving mother of three and grandmother of four, Hourn relies on her family for help with daily tasks.
For $150 we can fund a cataract removal procedure and follow-up care. Let’s help Hourn to return to the activities she loves as she watches her grandchildren grow!
“I like to listen to the monks pray at the pagoda, but I miss reading,” shares Hourn. “I miss cooking for my family and being able to do thi...
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July 6, 2015
Hourn received surgery to restore her vision.
Hourn underwent cataract surgery without any complications. In the surgery, Hourn’s cloudy
lens was removed and replaced with an artificial lens implant. Hourn can now see clearly. With
her restored vision Hourn can resume keeping up her house, taking care of her family, and
reading.
Unfortunately, as our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC) explains, “Hourn didn’t
return for us to get a post op photo of her to pass on.”
Hourn underwent cataract surgery without any complications. In the surgery, Hourn’s cloudy
lens was removed and replaced with an artificia...
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