March 2, 2022
Bang Lat is a 78-year-old woman who is married and has two sons and two grandchildren. Bang Lat lives with her husband and their youngest son, who is a farmer. Bang Lat does not farm anymore, and instead stays home to look after her grandchildren.
One year ago, Bang Lat developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her itchiness, tearing, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own.
When Bang Lat learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for eight hours seeking treatment. On March 2nd, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Bang Lat shared, “after surgery I hope can see clearly so I can look after my grandchildren and enjoy the view of my beautiful homeland.”
Bang Lat is a 78-year-old woman who is married and has two sons and two grandchildren. Bang Lat lives with her husband and their youngest so...
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June 21, 2022
Bang Lat underwent cataract surgery to restore her vision.
It was fortunate for Bang Lat that her younger sister had cataract surgery last month at our medical partner Children’s Surgical Centre; she felt confident that she would have a similar positive outcome. As part of an indigenous ethnic group from northeastern Cambodia where there is limited access to healthcare, Bang Lat had never visited a hospital, nor does she speak the majority Khmer language. She had successful surgery and was able to return to her province several days later. Her sister will help her with post-operative care and life will improve for her because she can care for her grandchildren and the house while her husband and sons grow their crops.
Bang Lat shared via her translator: “I am happy I will see well again and can go outside to help my family with rice and corn. I want to thank everyone who restored my eyesight.”
It was fortunate for Bang Lat that her younger sister had cataract surgery last month at our medical partner Children's Surgical Centre; she...
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