Nary is a 79-year-old retired soldier from Cambodia. He has three sons, four daughters, and five grandchildren. Nary lives with his wife and two of his daughters. He shared that he likes to listen to the news and monks praying on the radio. Around three years ago, Nary developed a cataract in his left eye, causing blurry vision, photophobia, tearing, and pain. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Nary learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours with his daughter seeking treatment. On November 23rd, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure. Nary said, "At this age I just want to go to the pagoda and look after my grandchildren. I hope my eye gets better so I can do this."

Chhorn is a 56-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. Chhorn is married with two sons and three grandchildren. Her husband is also a rice farmer. In her free time she enjoys listening to monks pray on the radio. Three years ago, Chhorn developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her irritation, tearing, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Chhorn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours with her son seeking treatment. On September 10th, doctors will perform 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. Chhorn said, "I hope after surgery my eye can have improved vision so I can help my family work on the farm, do housework, and take care of my grandchildren. I want to be able to go outside on my own easily."

Pok is an 84-year-old mother of nine from Cambodia. She has four sons, five daughters, and many grandchildren. For her whole life, Pok worked as a rice and bean farmer, but now spends her time at home looking after her grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys listening to the monks praying on the radio. Five years ago, Pok developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Pok learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for one hour by tuk tuk with her daughter seeking treatment. On December 1st, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and place 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. Pok shared, "I just want to see my relatives clearly and look after myself well."