Eng is a 67-year-old retired corn farmer from Cambodia. She has three daughters, one son, and twelve grandchildren. She and her husband are retired, but her son now works on the farm. She spends her time doing housework, taking care of her grandchildren, and visiting the local pagoda. In her free time she relaxes and listens to the radio.
Five years ago, Eng developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. These symptoms have worsened day-by-day, and now she has difficult going anywhere by herself. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Eng learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for two hours by taxi seeking treatment. On August 3rd, 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. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Eng shared, “I hope that my eyesight problem can be over, so that I can see my grandchildren well again, and go to the ceremonies at the pagoda by myself/”