Sok is a 64-year-old woman from Cambodia. She is married and has two sons, two daughters, and eight grandchildren. She likes to watch Thai and Khmer dramas on TV and listen to monks pray on the radio.
Sok developed a cataract in each eye about three years ago, which led to blurred vision, itchy eyes, and photophobia, or extreme sensitivity to light. As a result, it is difficult for her to clearly see things, do any kind of work, or go anywhere outside by herself.
Sok first heard about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, from a person in her village who had surgery there before. She traveled for four hours with her sister-in-law to receive treatment.
On January 23, at the Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre, Oeu will undergo a phacoemulsification procedure, through which her cataracts will be broken up with ultrasound and removed. She will also have a new intraocular lens implanted in each eye. After this treatment, Oeu will be able to see clearly again.
Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is requesting $292 for Oeu’s treatment, which will pay for her surgery, medications, and four nights in the hospital.
Sok says, “I hope my eyes can see everything more clearly than now, so that I can recognize the faces of everyone, watch TV, and go anywhere by myself.”