November 16, 2022
Khmera is a playful three-year-old boy from Cambodia. His parents are garment workers, and he is the only child in his family. He has not yet started school. When he is at home, Khmera enjoys playing with toy cars.
About two months ago, Khmera developed a chalazion, or an inflamed cyst, in the tear gland of his left eye. The chalazion causes itchiness, irritation, and redness in his eye. He is in pain and his parents worry about him.
Fortunately, our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), is helping Khmera receive treatment. He traveled for two and a half hours to CSC’s care center where, on November 16th, surgeons will remove the cyst through a chalazion excision procedure. After recovery, Khmera’s symptoms should improve. Now, he and his family need help raising $210 to fund his procedure and care.
Khmera’s mother shared, “I hope his eye can heal and he feels comfortable and free of pain.”
Khmera is a playful three-year-old boy from Cambodia. His parents are garment workers, and he is the only child in his family. He has not ye...
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February 1, 2023
Khmera underwent chalazion eye treatment to improve his vision.
Khmera had his cyst removed by eye-specialty surgeons and was able to return home after doctors determined his eye was healing well. He rested at home and wore an eye patch for several days to keep dust and water out of his eye. His mother said he enjoyed this because he could pretend he was a pirate for a few days!
Although it may take several weeks before his eye heals completely, Khmera will no longer have a swollen lid or pain. This treatment will help him feel confident enough to play outside with his friends without being ashamed or bothered by his eye.
Khmera’s mother said, “I am relieved that Khmera’s eye will be better; he was unhappy and did not sleep well because his eye hurt so much. Thank you for paying for his operation so he can have good eyesight and play with his friends.”
Khmera had his cyst removed by eye-specialty surgeons and was able to return home after doctors determined his eye was healing well. He rest...
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