October 21, 2016
Meet Sung, a 73-year-old man from Cambodia. He is married with two sons, three daughters, and ten grandchildren. He enjoys visiting the pagoda and listening to monks pray.
Two years ago, Sung developed mature cataracts in each eye. A cataract occurs when a thin, cloudy layer forms over the eye’s lens. This causes him blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and fear of bright lights. It is hard for him to see clearly, do work, or go anywhere outside.
“I hope my eye can see everything clearly again,” shares Sung, “Then, I can go anywhere outside.”
After learning about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, Sung and his son traveled three hours to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Sung’s sight.
On October 21, Sung underwent cataract surgery, during which his old lenses were removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants. Now, he needs help to fund this $292 procedure.
Meet Sung, a 73-year-old man from Cambodia. He is married with two sons, three daughters, and ten grandchildren. He enjoys visiting the pago...
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January 20, 2017
Sung underwent successful cataract surgery.
Sung’s eye cataract was successfully removed from his right eye, and clear vision has been restored. Following the operation, he was given eye drops to reduce inflammation and fight infection.
Sung returned home after surgery, and he has not returned for the same treatment in his left eye. Returning to the clinic can be difficult for patients, as it requires them to take time off work and travel with a family escort. Now that vision has been restored to one eye, however, the second surgery is less urgent than the first. Treatment will be free whenever Sung returns.
“I feel very happy that I can see everything clearly,” he says. “I can help at home, like clean and look after my grandchildren. I can go anywhere by myself without needing others to take me.”
Sung's eye cataract was successfully removed from his right eye, and clear vision has been restored. Following the operation, he was given e...
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