Khaing is a 35-year-old Burmese man. He lives in a mining town. He used to work as a gold panner, but recently his vision worsened, forcing him to stay at home.
When Khaing was 15 years old, he suddenly lost vision in his left eye. When his vision returned, it was blurry. Since then, his vision has never been totally clear.
At the age of 20, frustrated with his fluctuating vision, Khaing decided to seek treatment from an eye surgeon at a nearby clinic. After the examination, the surgeon diagnosed him with eye nerve damage and said that it could not be cured.
Earlier this year, Khaing’s cousin suggested he seek treatment at our medical partner’s care center, Mae Tao Clinic (MTC). Khaing visited MTC and was referred to our medical partner, Burma Children Medical Fund (BCMF).
BCMF sent Khaing to another care center, Mae Sot Hospital, to undergo a CT scan that was funded by Watsi donors. The scan showed a mass on the left parieto-occipital lobe in his brain. Further diagnostic testing was needed.
On December 15, Khaing will undergo another CT scan with intravenous dye. This scan will provide a clearer image of the mass and will allow his neurosurgeon to plan further treatment. Our medical partner is requesting $693 to fund this scan.
Khaing says, “I am so happy that I get a chance to continue my treatment.”