August 1, 2022
Doem is a 76-year-old grandmother from Cambodia who sells vegetables. She has two sons, four daughters, and nine beautiful grandchildren. Her husband has unfortunately passed away, so she currently lives with her youngest daughter, who is also a vegetable seller. In her free time, Doem enjoys listening to monks pray on the radio.
One year ago, Doem developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her to experience eye tearing, itchiness, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own.
When Doem learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. On August 1st, doctors will perform cataract surgery and place an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure.
Doem says, “I hope my vision will improve after surgery so I can help my daughter take care of my grandchildren.”
Doem is a 76-year-old grandmother from Cambodia who sells vegetables. She has two sons, four daughters, and nine beautiful grandchildren. He...
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January 9, 2023
Doem underwent cataract surgery so she can see clearly and help care for her grandchildren.
Doem was depressed that she could not tolerate bright or low sunlight, and was happy to take the advice of a villager to have surgery at CSC. After surgery, she rested at home for several days and applied eye drops to aid in healing and decrease any risk of infection. Her vision will continue to improve over the next few weeks. She is grateful she can be more independent and useful with better eyesight and help her daughter with chores and the grandchildren.
Doem’s daughter said, “my mother will be relieved when she can be more independent and help me at home. We are grateful to the donors who paid for my mother’s operation and want to thank them because now my mother can have a better life.”
Doem was depressed that she could not tolerate bright or low sunlight, and was happy to take the advice of a villager to have surgery at CSC...
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