November 16, 2020
Choeun is a 72-year-old farmer from Cambodia. She has three daughters and 20 grandchildren, and lives with her eldest daughter. Choeun’s husband passed away in a landmine accident 20 years ago.
One year ago, Choeun developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, dryness, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Choeun learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On November 16th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and place 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.
Choeun shared. “I hope I can see well and I can take care of myself and my grandchildren.”
Choeun is a 72-year-old farmer from Cambodia. She has three daughters and 20 grandchildren, and lives with her eldest daughter. Choeun's hus...
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February 22, 2021
Choeun underwent sight-restoring cataract surgery.
After traveling four hours to our Medical Partner Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), Choeun had her cataract removed by CSC surgeons. Before her surgery, Choeun was unable to see from her left eye, go outside, or care for her grandchildren because of her blurred vision. After surgery, she used eye drops for a week to prevent infection and inflammation, and now she is able to see much more clearly. She can now easily recognize her family and be more independent. Choeun shared, “I can see better and I feel happy about that! I can go outside and recognize something now. I can take better care of myself and join a ceremony at the pagoda soon.”
After traveling four hours to our Medical Partner Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), Choeun had her cataract removed by CSC surgeons. Before ...
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