Yun is a 76-year-old woman from Cambodia. Three years ago, Yun developed cataracts in each of her eyes.
A cataract occurs when a cloudy layer forms over the lens of the eye. This causes Yun blurred vision, tearing, and irritation. She has difficulty seeing clearly and cannot perform work on her own.
“Yun is married with three sons, four daughters, and 10 grandchildren,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). “She enjoys going to the pagoda to listen to the monks pray.”
Yun and her daughter traveled three hours to CSC in order for Yun to receive treatment. $225 will provide Yun with a surgery where CSC doctors will remove her cloudy lenses and replace them with synthetic implants.
After surgery, Yun will be able to see clearly once again. She hopes to return home and help her family without discomfort and blurry vision.