Ngam is a 72-year-old widowed farmer. She has five children and fifteen grandchildren, and lives with her daughter who also works as a farmer. Ngam shared that her husband died several years ago. To earn a living, she grows bean sprouts on her farm. When she has free time, she likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio, or visit her local pagoda.
Four years ago, Ngam developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision and difficulty seeing in bright or low light. Now, she is reluctant to do things on her own, like walking alone to the pagoda because she cannot see the path well.
When Ngam learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On December 14th, doctors will perform 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.
Ngam shared, “I hope after surgery I can see better and make bean sprouts to sell. This will help to support my family.”