August 29, 2016
Meet Rim, a 57-year-old woman from Cambodia. “Rim is married with three sons and five grandchildren. She enjoys visiting the pagoda and listening to monks pray,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC).
One year ago, Rim 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, Rim and her younger sister travelled five hours to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Rim’s sight.
With $292, Rim 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 Rim, a 57-year-old woman from Cambodia. “Rim is married with three sons and five grandchildren. She enjoys visiting the pagoda and list...
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November 9, 2016
Rim can see clearly again.
Doctors at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), removed the cataract from Rim’s left eye. Clear vision has been restored. As she recovers, Rim will use eye drops to reduce inflammation and fight infection.
Rim 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 Rim returns.
“I feel very happy that I can see everything clearly again,” says Rim. “I can watch TV, do any work, and go places by myself. I don’t have to bother others to take care of me anymore.”
Rim’s younger sister, who accompanied her to surgery, adds, “I am very happy that my sister can see clearly. I am thankful to all staff at CSC that helped on her eye surgery.”
Doctors at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), removed the cataract from Rim's left eye. Clear vision has been restored. ...
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