August 2, 2022
Nhor is a 70-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She and her husband, who is also a farmer, have two daughters and nine beautiful grandchildren. During her free time, Nhor enjoys listening to monks pray on the radio.
Two years ago, Nhor developed a pterygium in her right eye, causing her to experience eye tearing, burning, and itchiness. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and traveling outside.
When Nhor learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and a half hours seeking treatment. Nhor needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $225. This covers supplies, treatment, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled to take place on August 2nd.
Nhor says, “I hope after surgery my eye can see better so I can go out and recognize things well.”
Nhor is a 70-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She and her husband, who is also a farmer, have two daughters and nine beautiful grandchild...
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January 9, 2023
Nhor underwent eye surgery to improve her vision and allow her to care for her family.
It was difficult for Nhor to leave her family to visit Children’s Surgical Centre, but it was important for her to have eye surgery so she could see well enough to take care of her family and chores around her home. She had successful eye surgery and was able to return home two days later to recover. Surgery was important to ensure Nhor’s eye condition did not worsen. Going forward, her life will be better because her vision will be improved and she won’t be self-conscious about how her eye looks. She looks forward to caring for her family and cooking for her grandchildren.
Nhor said: “After surgery, I will no longer be ashamed of my eye. I am so happy I was able to have my eye fixed, now the irritation is gone, and I will be able to see better to cook and clean for my family. Thank you.”
It was difficult for Nhor to leave her family to visit Children's Surgical Centre, but it was important for her to have eye surgery so she c...
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