November 23, 2021
Vanna is a 68-year-old farmer with three sons and two grandchildren. Vanna lives with her husband who is also a farmer. She likes to listen to the news on the radio.
Three years ago, Vanna developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Vanna learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for five and a half hours seeking treatment. On November 23rd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and will place 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.
Vanna says, “I hope my eye can see clearly after surgery. I want to go to the rice field with my husband again and plant some vegetables around my house for extra income.”
Vanna is a 68-year-old farmer with three sons and two grandchildren. Vanna lives with her husband who is also a farmer. She likes to listen ...
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December 28, 2021
Vanna underwent sight-restoring cataract surgery.
Vanna traveled by tuk-tuk on difficult roads to have successful surgery and was able to return home feeling well. Her eye was dry for the first few days, but her sight has gradually improved. She is excited that she can see colors again and has had no side effects. She will be able to return to the fields to help her husband with the crops, which will support feeding her family.
Vanna said: “Thank you for helping me see better. I am so grateful my sight has improved. I can be more independent, do housework, and take care of my grandchildren.”
Vanna traveled by tuk-tuk on difficult roads to have successful surgery and was able to return home feeling well. Her eye was dry for the fi...
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