December 14, 2021
Than is a 66-year-old Khmer noodle seller from Cambodia. Than is a widow with one daughter and one son. She lives alone but cares for her daughter’s son while her daughter is working in Thailand. She likes to listen to the radio when the monks are praying and join the ceremonies at her local pagoda.
Several years ago, Than developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her difficulty seeing in bright light during the day or poor light in the evening. She rubs her eyes frequently and often sees spots.
When Than learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On December 14th, doctors will perform small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
“I want to be able to care for myself, and sell noodles again to help do more for my children. I hope I can see better after my surgery,” said Than.
Than is a 66-year-old Khmer noodle seller from Cambodia. Than is a widow with one daughter and one son. She lives alone but cares for her da...
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January 3, 2022
Than underwent sight-restoring eye surgery.
Than has struggled to take care of her family while her daughter is working in Thailand, so was reluctant to travel for eye surgery. When she opened her eyes the following day, she was thrilled to see well again and very glad she listened to her neighbors. Than will rest for several days and apply eye drops to aid in healing. When her eye has healed, she can support herself and her grandson by selling Khmer noodles again
Than said: “I am so happy my eyes are not itchy and I can see better. Everything is clear and I can cook without fear of burning. Thank you for helping to fix my eye; now I can support myself and make sure my grandson will stay in school.”
Than has struggled to take care of her family while her daughter is working in Thailand, so was reluctant to travel for eye surgery. When s...
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