June 13, 2022
Rom is a 64-year-old lumberjack. He is married and has three daughters, four sons, and twenty grandchildren. Rom and his wife live with one of their daughters. In his free time, Rom likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio.
Two years ago, Rom developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. As a result, he has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so he cannot go places on his own.
When Rom learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), he traveled for three and half hours seeking treatment. On June 13th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund his procedure.
Rom shared, “I want to do more again. I hope I can see clearly again and can go outside by myself.”
Rom is a 64-year-old lumberjack. He is married and has three daughters, four sons, and twenty grandchildren. Rom and his wife live with one ...
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November 11, 2022
Rom underwent cataract surgery to restore his vision.
Rom thought he would have poor vision for the rest of his life until he listened to family members who had similar surgery. He and his wife traveled to CSC, where he had a successful surgery to remove his cataract. He is recovering well. Rom’s life will improve because he can financially support his family and go back to doing the things he loves - visiting the local pagoda and playing with their many grandchildren.
Rom’s wife said: “Thank you to the kindness of everyone who helped us have this surgery. My husband was very unhappy when he could not work outside or visit the pagoda because he could not see to travel alone. I am relieved he can have his life back and do the things he likes to do.”
Rom thought he would have poor vision for the rest of his life until he listened to family members who had similar surgery. He and his wife ...
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