Ort is a rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one son and two daughters. She enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio.
Two years ago, Ort developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurred vision and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Ort learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for six hours seeking treatment. On March 5, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure.
Her son says, “My mom cannot go outside alone, she needs someone to help her get around. She is looking forward to having restored sight and living an independent life again after surgery.”