Neang is a mother of three daughters from Cambodia. She has one grandchild and enjoys spending time with her family. She works at a brick-making factory.
Four years ago, Neang developed a pterygium in her left eye, causing her itchiness and blurry vision. Pterygiums are non-cancerous growths of the conjunctiva, a mucous layer that lubricates the eye. The growths occur when the conjunctiva is exposed to excessive sun damage and the cells grow abnormally over the pupil. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, working, and going anywhere outside.
When Neang learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for 1.5 hours seeking treatment. Neang needs a surgical procedure to remove the abnormal conjunctiva from the cornea surface and replace it with a conjunctival graft to prevent recurrence. The total cost of her procedure is $201. This covers medications, supplies, and inpatient care for two days. The procedure is scheduled for January 15.
Her daughter says, “I hope my mom can get help for her vision.”
