January 7, 2020
Som Bay is a 67-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She enjoys looking after her family members and visiting the local village.
One year ago, Som Bay developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurry vision, tearing, and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Som Bay learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for two and half hours seeking treatment. On January 8th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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 $425 procedure.
“I hope that I will be able to see clearly so I can return to my work on the rice farm,” she shared.
Som Bay is a 67-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She enjoys looking after her family members and visiting the local village.
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January 13, 2020
Som Bay underwent eye surgery.
Som Bay has returned home after a successful operation. As per her doctor’s instructions, she had one eye completed, and will need to return in a few weeks to have cataract treatment for her other eye. Surgery will allow her to work and go about her daily life with improved vision. Her doctor looks forward to seeing her again in a couple weeks.
“I am so happy that I am able to see everything and everyone clearly after my eye surgery. Now, I can continue my work at the rice farm, do housework, and go anywhere outside by myself much easier than before,” Som Bay shared.
Som Bay has returned home after a successful operation. As per her doctor's instructions, she had one eye completed, and will need to return...
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