July 6, 2022
Roem is a 67-year-old woman who farms rice along with her husband. However, Roem does not work as much these days and her niece now helps support her. One of her favorite ways to spend her time is helping her village during ceremonies.
A year ago, Roem developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her to experience light sensitivity, eye tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own.
When Roem learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On July 6th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure.
Roem says, “I hope I will see better and can go to the pagoda and do more in my village.”
Roem is a 67-year-old woman who farms rice along with her husband. However, Roem does not work as much these days and her niece now helps su...
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December 17, 2022
Roem underwent cataract surgery so she can see clearly and return to her daily activities.
Following her niece’s advice, Roem traveled with her husband to CSC to undergo cataract surgery to restore her eyesight. Her surgery went well, and she returned home to rest and apply eye drops to ensure proper healing. With her improved eyesight, Roem can now return to farming in the rice fields and helping her niece around the house.
Roem’s niece said, “We are happy my aunt will have better eyesight. It has been hard for her to stay in the house all day and not be able to do things. Now she can be more independent and take care of herself. Thank you very much.”
Following her niece's advice, Roem traveled with her husband to CSC to undergo cataract surgery to restore her eyesight. Her surgery went we...
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