Seng is a 59-year-old farmer with one daughter, who is also a rice farmer, and three grandchildren. Most of the time, Seng stays at home and cares for the grandchildren while her daughter is in the rice field. She enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio and watching Khmer and Thai dramas on TV.
Life has become more challenging for her since about five years ago when Seng developed a cataract in her right eye. This causes her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Seng learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On May 17th, 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. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Seng shared, “I hope after surgery I am comfortable with my vision and can get around easily on my own.”