November 16, 2020
Loeung is a 73-year-old woman from Cambodia. She is married and has one daughter, two sons, and five grandchildren. Loeung and her husband are farmers. She enjoys watching Khmer movies on TV and listening to monks pray on the radio.
One year ago, Loeung developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, itchiness, photophobia, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Loeung learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On November 16th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and place 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.
Loeung shared “It would bring me happiness if I can see well again and live a long life.”
Loeung is a 73-year-old woman from Cambodia. She is married and has one daughter, two sons, and five grandchildren. Loeung and her husband a...
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February 22, 2021
Loeung underwent a cataract surgery.
Loeung traveled to our Medical Partenr Children’s Surgical Centre to have her cataract removed and an intraocular lens implanted. After her surgery, the cloudiness in her eye and her light sensitivity began to disappear. Loeung had a weeklong course of eye drops to decrease the risk of infection and promote healing, and now she can recognize the faces of her neighbors and family, and she can go places outside again.
Loeung shared how happy she felt to be able to see more clearly and to be better again. She’s looking forward to going to ceremonies at her pagoda again and being able to take care of herself.
Loeung traveled to our Medical Partenr Children's Surgical Centre to have her cataract removed and an intraocular lens implanted. After her ...
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