Vanna is a 62-year-old book seller from Cambodia. She has six children, seven grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio in her free time.
One year ago, Vanna developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Vanna learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 10th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $211 procedure.
“I hope that I will be able to see more clearly and can recognize objects so I can return to the school to sell books again.”