February 9, 2022
Tol is a 51-year-old rice farmer with one son, one daughter, and five grandchildren. Tol lives with her eldest daughter who also works as a farmer. In her free time, she enjoys watching the news on television and listening to the monks pray on the radio.
Two years ago, Tol developed a cataract in her left eye causing her blurry vision, sensitivity to light, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces. She is also worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own.
When Tol learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled far across her country for eight and a half hours seeking treatment. On February 9th, 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 $229 procedure.
Tol shared, “I hope I can see well again so I can return to planting rice and crops and playing with my grandchildren.”
Tol is a 51-year-old rice farmer with one son, one daughter, and five grandchildren. Tol lives with her eldest daughter who also works as a ...
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May 18, 2022
Tol underwent cataract surgery to improve her vision.
On the advice of a neighbor, Tol traveled for many hours with her daughter to seek help for her blurry vision. When she was able to open her eye the following day, she was amazed at how well she could discern colors and faces. She will rest for a few days with local relatives before starting her long journey home. Tol’s life will improve because she will be able to help on the farm and support her family by watching the grandchildren and making sure they go to school. She looks forward to working outside again, as well as being able to watch the TV, not just listen to it.
Tol’s daughter said: “We are so grateful that my mother was able to have this surgery. She feels more useful and will be able to visit the local pagoda and her neighbors. Thank you to anyone who paid for my mother to have this surgery; she is more independent now that she can see well again.”
On the advice of a neighbor, Tol traveled for many hours with her daughter to seek help for her blurry vision. When she was able to open her...
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