June 21, 2021
Seak Veng is a 68-year-old mother of eight with three daughters, five sons, and 10 grandchildren. She lives with her youngest daughter who is a teacher. At home, Seak Veng enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio.
Four years ago, Seak Veng developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her sensitivity to light, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Seak Veng learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours seeking treatment. On June 21st, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Seak Veng shared, “I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly so I can help my daughter to cook and do housework and take care of my grandchildren. Also I want to join ceremonies at the far pagoda.”
Seak Veng is a 68-year-old mother of eight with three daughters, five sons, and 10 grandchildren. She lives with her youngest daughter who i...
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August 3, 2021
Seak Veng underwent sight-restoring cataract surgery.
Veng shared that she felt a little nervous to travel so far to have this surgery and it was hard for her to admit she could no longer see, and ask for help, but knowing that she might not see her children and grandchildren grow up, she made up her mind to have the surgery. Veng is thrilled with the results, and no longer feeling ashamed that she cannot see. She is eager to help on their family rice farm.
Her daughter said: “I feel happy that my mother’s eye is better. She can take care of herself, be more independent and she can help me take care of the grandchildren, which is a big help.”
Veng shared that she felt a little nervous to travel so far to have this surgery and it was hard for her to admit she could no longer see, a...
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