Thavong is a determined 15-year-old girl. She’s the oldest of four children in her family, with two younger brothers and one little sister. Thavong is a hard-working 6th grader, who enjoys reading books and listening to music when she’s home. Her father earns a living as a policeman.
Three months ago, Thavong developed a chalazion in her left eye, causing her itchiness and irritation. A chalazion is an inflamed cyst in a patient’s tear gland. As a result, it has become progressively more difficult for her to see clearly, concentrate, and study.
When Thavong’s family heard about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, they traveled for one and a half hours to seek treatment. Fortunately, on February 24th, surgeons at our medical partner’s care center, Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After recovery, Thavong will no longer have to live with the uncomfortable symptoms of her chalazion, and will be able to see clearly again. Our medical partner is asking for $187 to help fund Thavong’s procedure.
Thavong says, “I hope after surgery my eye improves so I can return to school and not worry about my eye anymore.”