Roeun is a 69-year-old rice farmer with three daughters, seven sons, and 24 grandchildren. Roeun lives with her husband and their youngest daughter who is a tailor. She likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio and visit the pagoda to join in on ceremonies.
Five years ago, Roeun developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own.
When Roeun learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four-and-a-half hours seeking treatment. On May 10th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly again. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure.
Roeun says, “I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly. I would like to recognize things well and travel to the pagoda if I can see well again.”