April 29, 2020
Phan is a 59-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He has one son, two daughters, and one grandchild. He is living with one of his daughters, and enjoys watching the boxing channel and news on television.
One year ago, the retina of Phan’s left eye detached, causing him vision loss leading to partial blindness. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Phan learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On April 29th, eye surgeons will perform a retinal detachment repair procedure in his left eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $648 procedure.
“Because of my vision loss in the past year, I could not do anything to support my wife and children. I hope my surgery will be done so I can see everything clearly again. Then I will go to plant rice and find more money for my family,” Phan said.
Phan is a 59-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. He has one son, two daughters, and one grandchild. He is living with one of his daughters, ...
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June 30, 2020
Phan underwent retinal detachment eye surgery.
Phan’s surgery was successful! His retina detachment has been repaired, and he is recovering on schedule. He has been discharged with some medication, and a followup appointment has been scheduled in order to check that his swelling has subsided.
“I was so worried that I would be blind forever. I still have to recover but now I know that I will see everything clearly in a few days. I can finally go back to my farm to earn an income for my family,” Phan shared.
His son in-law also told Watsi, “I want to thank the doctors that performed the surgery on my dad and restored his sight. He can do everything on his own again.”
Phan's surgery was successful! His retina detachment has been repaired, and he is recovering on schedule. He has been discharged with some m...
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