October 27, 2021
Phanny is a 44-year-old tuk-tuk taxi driver. He has one son, two daughters, and one grandson. Phanny lives with his wife who sells fried bananas. Phanny likes to listen to the news on the radio and watch boxing on TV.
Two years ago, Phanny developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him photophobia and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Phanny learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled there hoping for treatment. On October 27th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and will place an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Phanny says, “I hope I can see well again so I can return to driving my tuk-tuk.”
Phanny is a 44-year-old tuk-tuk taxi driver. He has one son, two daughters, and one grandson. Phanny lives with his wife who sells fried ban...
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December 25, 2021
Phanny underwent sight-restoring cataract eye surgery.
Phanny took his relative’s recommendation and traveled to our medical partner CSC for his surgery. His cataract surgery was successful and now Phanny will be able to return to work as a tuk-tuk driver when tourists return to Cambodia and help his wife sell fried bananas. The pandemic has been hard on their business; being able to work again will help Phanny and his family to buy food for themselves and improve their life.
Phanny said: “I am so relieved my eyesight is better. I can be more independent, drive my motorbike by myself, and make money to send my children and grandson to school.”
Phanny took his relative's recommendation and traveled to our medical partner CSC for his surgery. His cataract surgery was successful and n...
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