Samin is a 64-year-old rice farmer who is married and has two sons, four daughters, and eleven grandchildren. She likes to join ceremonies at the pagoda and listen to monks pray on the radio.
Four years ago, Samin developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurred vision, itchiness, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, working, and going anywhere outside.
When Samin learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours seeking treatment. On December 21, doctors performed a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, Samin will be able to see clearly again. Now, she needs help to fund this $292 procedure.
“I hope I can see everything more clearly,” says Samin, “so that I can do my work as a farmer easily, and I can go to the pagoda by myself.”