Meet Ev, an 85-year-old woman from Cambodia. Ev is married with three sons, two daughters, and 20 grandchildren. She enjoys visiting the pagoda and listening to monks pray.
Three years ago, Ev developed a mature cataract in each eye. A cataract occurs when a thin, cloudy layer forms over the eye’s lens. This causes her blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and fear of bright lights. It is difficult for her to see clearly, do work, or go outside.
Ev says, “I hope I can see everything more clearly…so that I can easily go to the pagoda or go anywhere else outside by myself without needing anyone to take care of me.”
After learning about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, Ev and her grandson traveled five hours to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Ev’s sight.
On October 19, 2016, Ev underwent cataract surgery, during which her old lenses were removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants. Now, she needs help to pay for this $292 surgery, which should allow her to see clearly again immediately.