September 1, 2016
Meet Khun, a 64-year-old woman from Cambodia. “Khun is married with four sons, three daughters, and 20 grandchildren. She enjoys tending to her grandchildren and listening to monks pray,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC).
Two years ago, Khun developed mature cataracts in each eye. A cataract occurs when a thin, cloudy layer forms over the eye’s lens. “This causes her blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and fear of bright lights. It is hard for her to see clearly, do work, or go anywhere outside,” CSC explains.
After learning about CSC, Khun and her son travelled two hours to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Khun’s sight.
With $292, Khun will undergo cataract surgery, during which her old lenses will be removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants, allowing her to see again immediately after her operation.
Meet Khun, a 64-year-old woman from Cambodia. “Khun is married with four sons, three daughters, and 20 grandchildren. She enjoys tending to ...
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November 9, 2016
Khun can see clearly again.
Doctors at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), removed the cataract from Khun’s left eye. Clear vision has been restored. As she recovers, Khun will use eye drops to reduce inflammation and fight infection.
Khun returned home after surgery, and she has not returned for the same treatment in her right 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 Khun returns.
“I feel very happy that I can see everything clearly again,” says Khun. “ can easily do any work and go to the pagoda by myself without needing to disturb others to take care of me.”
Khun’s son, who accompanied her to surgery, adds, “I am very happy that my mother can see clearly. I am thankful to the doctors and all staff at CSC that helped on her eye surgery.”
Doctors at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), removed the cataract from Khun's left eye. Clear vision has been restored....
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