Sopheap is a 67-year-old clothing tailor from Cambodia. She has two sons, one daughter, and nine grandchildren. Sopheap’s husband died eight years ago in a motor accident, so she now lives with her daughter. When she is not tailoring clothes, she enjoys watching Khmer and Thai dramas on TV.
However, life has become more difficult as five years ago, Sopheap 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 Sopheap learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled by tuk tuk with her son seeking treatment. On September 30th, doctors will perform small incision cataract surgery (SICS) and 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.
Sopheap said, “I hope I can see clearly again so I can take care of my grandchildren and be more independent.”