Heang is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has two sons, five daughters, and ten grandchildren. She likes to listen to monks pray on the radio.
Eight months ago, Heang developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurry vision, burning, tearing, irritation, itchiness, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Heang learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for ten hours seeking treatment. On September 5, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure.
She says, “I hope my vision is clearer than now so I can help my family to do work at home and take care of my grandchildren.”