December 5, 2023
Song is a 66-year-old retired tailor from Koh Kong province. She has one son, two daughters, and four grandchildren. Nowadays, she lives with her aging husband, and their living is supported by her children.
Three years ago, Song developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She feels sad she has lost much of her independence due to her limited vision.
When Song learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On December 5th, doctors will perform a cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure.
She said: “I hope I can see better after surgery. My husband and I want to grow some vegetables like bananas and eggplant to sell to support our living.”
Song is a 66-year-old retired tailor from Koh Kong province. She has one son, two daughters, and four grandchildren. Nowadays, she lives wit...
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January 24, 2024
Song underwent cataract surgery to heal her vision.
Song spent most of her time indoors due to light sensitivity caused by her cataract, making it challenging to care for herself and her husband. After a referral from a relative, she sought help from CSC, where she underwent successful cataract-removal surgery. Post-surgery, Song set aside a few days to rest and applied eye drops eight times a day to help the healing process. Now, Song can not only recognize the faces of her family but also venture outside! Her eyesight is expected to gradually improve in the coming weeks, which is giving Song a new sense of independence and usefulness within her family.
Song shared: “The staff was very friendly and the doctor explained about my eye disease. The doctor successfully operated on my eye, the surgery was painless and quick. I am very grateful that it will be easy to plant vegetables around my home, and my family is very happy and not worried about me.”
Song spent most of her time indoors due to light sensitivity caused by her cataract, making it challenging to care for herself and her husba...
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