Sokhea is a 45-year-old rice and crop farmer who has five sons, two daughters, and one grandchild. She likes to watch Khmer dramas on TV and chat with her relatives in her free time.
Five years ago, Sokhea developed a pterygium in each eye, causing her blurred vision and redness. She did not feel comfortable working or traveling.
Sokhea traveled for three hours with her son to reach our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), for treatment. On December 26, eye surgeons at CSC removed the pterygium from each eye to allow Sokhea to see clearly again. Now, CSC is requesting $148 to fund this procedure.
“I hope my eye surgery is successful,” says Sokhea, “so that I can continue my work on the farm and go anywhere comfortably.”