April 1, 2019
Tong is a 63-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. In her free time, she likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio and help take care of the grandchildren.
Four years ago, Tong developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Tong learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 1, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure.
She says, “I hope that after my surgery, I am able to take care of myself and go anywhere I want to outside independently.”
Tong is a 63-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. In her free time, she likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio and help take care of ...
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April 2, 2019
Tong underwent cataract surgery.
Tong has returned home after a successful operation. As per her doctor’s instructions, she had one eye done, and will need to return in a few weeks to have surgery on the other eye. Surgery will allow her to work and go about her daily life with improved vision. Her doctor looks forward to seeing her again in a couple weeks.
She says, “I am so happy that my surgery was successful and that I am able to see everything clearly. Now, I can go back to work and am able to take care of myself.”
Tong has returned home after a successful operation. As per her doctor's instructions, she had one eye done, and will need to return in a fe...
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