Orn is a 72-year-old rice farmer with three daughters, five sons, and many grandchildren. At this age he no longer goes to the rice field anymore; he stays at home to look after his grandchildren. He lives with his oldest daughter who is also a farmer. His wife passed away five years ago due to hypertension. He enjoys listening to the monks preaching on the radio. One year ago, Orn developed a cataract in his left eye, causing him itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Orn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and half hours with his daughter seeking treatment. On January 12th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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. "I hope after surgery I can see better so I can see my family better, go outside, and mostly help my daughter to take care of her children. I'd really like to plant vegetables around the house and go outside by myself."

Rany is a 70-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia, with one son and one grandchild. She lives with her family, who are also rice farmers and shared that her husband passed away five years ago. About six years ago, Rany developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Rany learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours by taxi with her grandchild seeking treatment. On September 21st, doctors will perform small incision cataract surgery (SICS) 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. Rany said, "I hope once my eye is better I can help my grandchild do some work at home and go places by myself again."

Lan is a 64-year-old rice farmer and a widow who now lives alone. Her husband passed away in the Khmer Rouge regime, and her daughter passed away after the birth of a child. Lan no longer farms because of her age, but loves spending time at her nephew's house to care for grandchildren. Her favorite activity is listening to the local monks chanting and preaching on the radio. One year ago, Lan developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her tearing, clouded vision, and sensitivity to light and glare. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside. When Lan learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On January 19th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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. Lan shared, "I hope that after surgery I can see well, go palces outside again, and help my nephew take care of my grandchildren."