Nhor is a 52-year-old rice farmer who is married and has four sons, three daughters, and four grandchildren. She enjoys watching the comedy program and the news on TV. She also enjoys going to the pagoda to listen to monks pray.
About ten years ago, Nhor began to develop a pterygium, a benign growth of tissue, in each eye. Because of her eye condition, she has difficulty in seeing clearly, which impacts her independence and ability to work. Her daily symptoms of blurred vision, burning, and itchiness cause her to worry about going blind.
Nhor learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), from her sister. She traveled three hours with her husband to reach CSC. On January 16, surgeons will remove the pterygium from each of her eyes. After recovery, Nhor will be able to see clearly again and return to work. CSC is requesting $148 to fund this procedure.
“I hope that I feel more comfortable than I do now so that I can easily plant rice or plant some vegetables around my home,” says Nhor.