Ponleu is a student. He studies English and Finance at a school in his home province near the Vietnamese border, but he’s constantly straining his eyes because of strabismus, a condition that can cause permanent vision problems and fatigue if left untreated.
Ponleu needs a $250 surgery to treat his strabismus and realign his eyes so he can continue with school. He comes from a family of farmers, but his dream is to work at a bank.
Ponleu loves playing tennis, listening to music, and spending time with his friends. His father recently passed away, but he is determined to succeed in school and create a good life for himself.
Ponleu is a student. He studies English and Finance at a school in his home province near the Vietnamese border, but he's constantly straini...
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Ponleu received care to repair his vision and is expected to make a full recovery.
Our coordinator in Cambodia says, “Ponleu’s surgery will make everyday life so much easier. Ponleu was adamant that he return to school as quickly as possible as he had already missed a few days of classes. You can see in the photo his eye is still red and puffy, but the doctors gave him the okay to leave first thing in the morning the day after his surgery.”
“I am happy,” Ponleu said with a smile.
Our coordinator in Cambodia says, "Ponleu's surgery will make everyday life so much easier. Ponleu was adamant that he return to school as q...
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