Sem is a 57-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has one son, one daughter, and four grandchildren. She likes to listen to monks pray at the pagoda and to plant vegetables and other crops around her home.
Sem developed a cataract in her right eye about a year ago, causing her blurred vision, burning, and photophobia (extreme sensitivity to light). It is difficult for her to see things clearly, to recognize faces, to work, and to go anywhere outside by herself.
Sem knew about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), because a person in her village had surgery at CSC before. She traveled for three hours with her son to reach CSC for treatment.
On May 30, Sem will undergo a phacoemulsification procedure and intraocular lens implant in her right eye. This will enable Sem to see clearly again. Our medical partner, CSC, is requesting $153 to fund this procedure. The requested $153 pays for medications, surgical materials, and two nights of hospital stay.