Mey Ling is a clever six-year-old girl. She’s in first grade and writing is her favorite subject in school. She also has one younger brother. At home, Mey Ling enjoys watching cartoons and reading stories.
A month ago, Mey Ling developed a chalazion, or an inflamed cyst in the tear gland, in her right eye. The chalazion causes her pain, discomfort with her appearance, and itching. It is difficult for her to see clearly and study.
Mey Ling traveled for three hours with her mother to seek treatment from our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre. On May 20th, surgeons will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After recovery, Mey Ling’s symptoms should improve. Now, her family needs help raising $187 to fund this procedure.
Mey Ling shared, “I hope my eye feels better and comfortable after surgery and I have no more interruptions for my school.”