February 15, 2019
Khom underwent cataract surgery.
Khom has returned home after a successful operation. As per his doctor’s instructions, he had surgery in one eye, and will need to return in a few weeks to have surgery on the other eye. Khom’s vision has been restored, and he will be able to work and go about his daily life with improved vision. His doctor looks forward to seeing him again in a couple weeks.
He says, “I am very happy that I can see everything clearly so I can go to the pagoda or go to anywhere independently. This way I can take care of others and not disturb anyone.”
Khom has returned home after a successful operation. As per his doctor's instructions, he had surgery in one eye, and will need to return in...
February 11, 2019
Khom is a rice and cashew nut farmer from Cambodia. He has ten grandchildren and likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio.
One year ago, Khom developed a cataract in each eye, causing him partially blind vision, teary eyes, photophobia, and blurred vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Khom learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On February 11, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $398 procedure.
He says, “I hope my eye surgery is successful so I can see everything clearly and recognize everyone’s faces. I also hope that I will be able to do my work at home.”
Khom is a rice and cashew nut farmer from Cambodia. He has ten grandchildren and likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio.
One year...
