Renh is a housewife from Cambodia. She has one daughter. She likes to play games on her cellphone.
Two years ago, Renh developed a pterygium in both eyes, causing her burning and itchiness. 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 Renh learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for one hour seeking treatment. Renh 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 November 12.
She says, “I hope my eye surgery is successful so I can easily do my house work, look good, and go anywhere outside on my own.”