February 1, 2016
Four-year-old Bin from Cambodia was born with a cataract in each eye. Diagnosed with cataracts as a newborn, Bin’s natural lenses are cloudy instead of clear. With impaired vision, he can’t walk anywhere by himself or play with his younger sister and his friends. He enjoys playing with his toy car.
After traveling two hours to reach our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Center (CSC), Bin’s parents are hopeful that Bin can receive funding to see clearly.
Bin’s cataract treatment will cost $225. “After a lens aspiration surgery in each eye, Bin will be able to see clearly for the first time in his life,” CSC explains.
Bin’s family is hopeful for his recovery. “I hope my son can see everything normally like the other kids so I won’t need to worry about his eyes becoming blind,” shares Bin’s father. “Then, I can bring him to school and he can play with the other kids.”
Four-year-old Bin from Cambodia was born with a cataract in each eye. Diagnosed with cataracts as a newborn, Bin’s natural lenses are cloudy...
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March 21, 2016
Bin underwent successful cataract surgery.
Bin’s congenital cataracts made it difficult for him to walk anywhere by himself or play with his friends and siblings. Fortunately, because of his operation, Bin is no longer at risk of blindness.
Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, explains, “Bin’s surgery went well. He can see everything better than before and is not in any pain. He has been given eye drops to apply daily to protect him from infection. His congenital cataracts are healed.”
“I feel so happy that my son has had this successful surgery and can see everything better than before. Now I don’t have to worry about his eyes having problems anymore in the future. I am very thankful to the doctors and staff at CSC that helped him have surgery for his eyes,” shares Bin’s father.
Bin's congenital cataracts made it difficult for him to walk anywhere by himself or play with his friends and siblings. Fortunately, because...
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