October 25, 2016
Meet Pheap, a 60-year-old woman from Cambodia. She is married with two sons, one daughter, and one grandchild. She enjoys visiting the pagoda and listening to monks pray.
One year ago, Pheap developed mature cataracts in each eye. A cataract occurs when a thin, cloudy layer forms over the eye’s lens. This causes her blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and fear of bright lights. It is hard for her to see clearly, do work, or go anywhere outside.
“I hope my eyes can see everything clearly again,” shares Pheap. “Then, I can work in the farm and go anywhere outside.”
After learning about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), Pheap and her nephew traveled three hours to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Pheap’s sight. On October 25, Pheap underwent cataract surgery, during which her old lenses were removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants. Now, she needs help to fund this $292 procedure.
Meet Pheap, a 60-year-old woman from Cambodia. She is married with two sons, one daughter, and one grandchild. She enjoys visiting the pagod...
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January 24, 2017
Pheap underwent cataract surgery.
Pheap’s eye cataract was successfully removed from her right eye, and clear vision has been restored. Following the operation, she was given eye drops to reduce inflammation.
Pheap returned home after surgery, and she has not returned for the same treatment in her left 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 Pheap returns.
“I feel very happy that I can see everything clearly,” she says. “I can continue my work as the secretary of my commune.”
Pheap's eye cataract was successfully removed from her right eye, and clear vision has been restored. Following the operation, she was given...
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