Chivlay is 74 years old and married. He likes to listen to monks pray on the radio and join ceremonies at the pagoda.
Four months ago, Chivlay developed a cataract in each eye, causing him blurred vision and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere by himself.
When Chivlay learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On November 21, doctors performed small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, Chivlay will be able to see clearly again. Now, he needs help to fund this $292 procedure.
“I hope that I can see more clearly,” he says, “so that I can easily go to the pagoda and other places by myself. I don’t want to bother others to take care of me.”