May 24, 2021
Vong is a 58-year-old rice farmer who has two daughters, two sons and many grandchildren. She lives with her eldest daughter, who is a garment worker at a local factory. She farms seasonally and spends a lot of her free time caring for her grandchildren, cooking meals, and visiting her other children.
Five years ago, Vong developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, irritation, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Vong learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled there seeking treatment. On May 24th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Vong shared, “I hope after surgery I can see better, so that I can do housework easily and see the faces of all my grandchildren.”
Vong is a 58-year-old rice farmer who has two daughters, two sons and many grandchildren. She lives with her eldest daughter, who is a garme...
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July 9, 2021
Vong underwent cataract surgery and can see clearly again.
Vong successfully underwent cataract surgery! She remained at the hospital until surgeons were sure she will have no complications, then she returned home to her province. She is required to rest and apply antibiotic eye drops multiple times per day to prevent infection. Vong is relieved that her eyesight has improved so quickly, and is happy to be able to care for her grandchildren and cook for them again.
Her daughter shares Vong’s recovery with us: “I am thankful to the staff and donors for helping to improve my mother’s eyesight. She is more independent and can return to the daily activities that she needs to do.”
Vong successfully underwent cataract surgery! She remained at the hospital until surgeons were sure she will have no complications, then she...
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