May 1, 2018
Khem is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has a daughter, a son, and three grandchildren. She likes to listen to the news on the radio.
A year ago, Khem developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurred vision, photophobia, and pain. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Khem learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 1, doctors will perform an extra-capsular cataract extraction and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure.
She says, “I want to continue my work as a farmer and be able to lead an independent life.”
Khem is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has a daughter, a son, and three grandchildren. She likes to listen to the news on the radio.
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May 2, 2018
Khem underwent cataract surgery.
Khem has returned home after a successful operation. As per her doctor’s instructions, she had one eye done, and will need to return in a few weeks to have surgery on the other eye. Surgery will allow her to work and go about her daily life with improved vision. Her doctor looks forward to seeing her again in a couple weeks.
She says, “I am very happy that I can see clearly. I can do my work, go to the farm to plant crops, and go outside on my own.”
Khem has returned home after a successful operation. As per her doctor's instructions, she had one eye done, and will need to return in a fe...
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