January 10, 2023
Nim is a 65-year-old retired rice farmer. She is a widow with three sons, four daughters, and 12 grandchildren, living in Cambodia. She currently stays with her youngest daughter, who helps support them by working in a nearby garment factory.
Five months ago Nim developed a cataract in her right eye. As the cataract has continued to grow, Nim’s vision has become increasingly impaired, making her reluctant to go out on her own, and causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision.
Nim sought help from our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre. Now, she is scheduled for cataract surgery on January 10th, at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. During the surgery, doctors will remove the cataract, and implant an intraocular lens in Nim’s eye. Now she needs your help to fund this $253 procedure.
Nim said: “I hope after surgery my eye can see better. I want to easily go out to far away places - and I want to go by myself, and I want to take care of my grandchildren.”
Nim is a 65-year-old retired rice farmer. She is a widow with three sons, four daughters, and 12 grandchildren, living in Cambodia. She cu...
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June 23, 2023
Nim underwent cataract surgery and looks forward to planing with her grandchildren.
Nim assumed that at her age, her vision would keep getting worse, but fortunately, she listened to a relative who had a similar surgery. She has now had successful surgery to remove her cataract and was able to return home to rest for several days. Nim’s life will improve because she can do the things she loves - visit the local pagoda and play with her grandchildren.
Nim’s daughter said: “I feel happy that my mother can see well so she can take care of herself and I don’t worry about her. She can walk to the village pagoda and help me to take care of my children. Thank you to those who paid to help.”
Nim assumed that at her age, her vision would keep getting worse, but fortunately, she listened to a relative who had a similar surgery. She...
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