May 13, 2021
Samai is a 62-year-old motor taxi driver. He has six daughters, six sons, and many grandchildren. Samai lives with his wife. Nowadays, Samai stays home and helps to take care of his grandchildren. He likes to listen to the news and to the monks praying on the radio.
Five years ago, Samai developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Samai learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled there with his daughter seeking treatment. On May 13th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Samai said, “I hope after surgery my eye can see better so I can drive my motor taxi again to support my family.”
Samai is a 62-year-old motor taxi driver. He has six daughters, six sons, and many grandchildren. Samai lives with his wife. Nowadays, Samai...
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June 24, 2021
Samai underwent cataract surgery and is back to work.
After a successful cataract surgery, Samai will take it easy for a few days and instill eye drops to aid in the healing process. He is relieved that he can now see better, and will return to his job as a motor-taxi driver. Samai loves caring for his grandchildren, and is ecstatic now that he is able to see their faces clearly once again. He looks forward to being able to see the news on TV in addition to hearing it.
His wife said she is so happy that Samai is more independent: “He can earn money to help support the family, and his vision has improved greatly.”
After a successful cataract surgery, Samai will take it easy for a few days and instill eye drops to aid in the healing process. He is relie...
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