March 7, 2022
Mith is a 55-year-old rice farmer with one son, two daughters, and four grandchildren. Mith lives with her youngest daughter, who is a student, and her husband, who is also a rice farmer. When not working outside in the fields, Mith likes to watch Khmer dramas on TV.
One year ago, Mith developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her photophobia, tearing, and blurry vision. Mith is unable to do all she needs to do each day now that her vision is worsening.
When Mith learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On March 7th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery, and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is helping Mith raise the $229 needed to fund this procedure.
Mith shared, “I hope after surgery my eye will see clearly. I want to be able to go outside and recognize familiar faces. I would like to be more independent in my village and travel outside by myself.”
Mith is a 55-year-old rice farmer with one son, two daughters, and four grandchildren. Mith lives with her youngest daughter, who is a stude...
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May 18, 2022
Mith underwent cataract surgery.
Mith and her husband knew the CSC hospital from a neighbor, so they had the confidence that Mith would be well taken care of. After surgery, she stayed in the hospital ward to recover, and then she was happy to be able to return home. She looks forward to returning to work outside on their farm and watching Khmer dramas in the evening - which she really enjoys! Mith feels more useful to her family now that she can contribute to the work of the farm.
Mith’s daughter said: “I am relieved my mother’s eye is better. She can tolerate the bright light outside without help and is no longer worried she will fall. Thank you to those who helped my mom so she can have a peaceful life with our family.”
Mith and her husband knew the CSC hospital from a neighbor, so they had the confidence that Mith would be well taken care of. After surgery,...
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