Sarom is a 64-year-old farmer from Cambodia. She is a rice plantation farmer and has three sons, five daughters and many grandchildren. All of her children are married. Sarom lives with her husband, who is a retired soldier. She no longer goes to the rice field anymore because she cannot see well. Instead, she spends her time at home looking after her grandchildren. She like to listen to the monks preaching on the radio.
Two years ago, Sarom started having poor vision. She has developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her poor night vision, photophobia, blurry vision, and sometimes tearing. Saromhas difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Sarom learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled there with her daughter seeking treatment. On February 16th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and place an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Sarom shared, “I hope after surgery that I can see better and can better help my husband and my children to plant crops. I want to return to doing housework and taking care of my grandchildren.”
