Toem is a grandmother from Cambodia. She has sixteen grandchildren and enjoys spending time at home and listening to the monks pray on the radio.
Three years ago, Toem developed a cataract in each eye, causing her vision loss, sensitivity to light, and watery eyes. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Toem learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On December 11, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure.
“I hope my mother can see again, and see her grandchildren,” says her son.