Ny is rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one son in fourth grade and enjoys watching films in her spare time.
Two years ago, Ny developed a pterygium in her right eye, causing her itchiness and blurry vision. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside.
When Ny learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. Ny needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $201. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for January 17.
She says, “I hope I can see clearly after surgery.”