Meet Dany, a 72-year-old man from Cambodia. “Dany is married with three sons, two daughters, and ten grandchildren. He enjoys visiting the pagoda and listening to monks pray,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC).
Two years ago, Dany developed mature cataracts in each eye. A cataract occurs when a thin, cloudy layer forms over the eye’s lens. “This causes him blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and fear of bright lights. It is hard for him to see clearly, do work, or go anywhere outside,” CSC explains.
After learning about CSC, Dany and his sister traveled three hours to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Dany’s sight.
With $292, Dany will undergo cataract surgery, during which his old lenses will be removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants, allowing him to see again immediately after his operation.