Khim is a 74-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia, with one daughter, one son, and eight grandchildren. She lives with her eldest daughter in Phnom Penh. Khim takes care of her grandchildren at home while her daughter goes to work in a garment factory.
One year ago, Khim developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Khim learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 15th, 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.
Her daughter said, “I feel sad that my mom cannot see clearly. I hope after surgery that she can recognize the faces of all her grandchildren well. I will not let her do that much work at home again, I just hope that she can see clearly.”