August 22, 2016
Chab is a 68-year-old man, married with eight children and nine grandchildren. He lives in Cambodia and enjoys watching TV news and visiting the pagoda to join in ceremonies. Chab traveled 2 hours to reach Watsi’s medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC).
Chab developed a pterygium, or a growth on the clear tissue of the eye, in each eye eight years ago. This causes him blurred vision, irritation, burning, and he is unhappy about his appearance.
Eye surgeons at CSC will treat the pterygium on each eye by removing abnormal tissue from the sclera and cornea. Chab will be able to see clearly and be relieved of pain and tearing.
Chab is a 68-year-old man, married with eight children and nine grandchildren. He lives in Cambodia and enjoys watching TV news and visiting...
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January 12, 2017
Chab underwent successful eye surgery.
The pterygium was successfully removed from Chab’s left eye, and clear vision was restored. Following the operation, Chab was given eye drops to reduce inflammation and fight infection.
Chab returned home after surgery, and he has not returned for the same treatment in his right eye. Returning to the clinic can be difficult for patients, as it requires them to take time off work and travel with a family escort. Now that vision has been restored to one eye, however, the second surgery is less urgent than the first. Treatment will be free whenever Chab returns.
“I look much better and I can see comfortably,” says Chab. “I will be able to do anything easily, and I can go to the pagoda by myself.”
The pterygium was successfully removed from Chab's left eye, and clear vision was restored. Following the operation, Chab was given eye drop...
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