March 3, 2019
Khum is a 59-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has six grandchildren and enjoys listening to the news on the radio.
Three months ago, Khum developed a cataract in each eye, causing her irritation and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Khum learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On March 4, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure.
She says, “I hope I can see better after my surgery so I can help my sister bake cakes for her business.”
Khum is a 59-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has six grandchildren and enjoys listening to the news on the radio.
Three months ag...
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March 5, 2019
Khum underwent cataract surgery.
Khum has returned home after a successful operation. As per her doctor’s instructions, she had one eye done, and will need to return in a few weeks to have surgery on the other eye. Surgery will allow her to work and go about her daily life with improved vision. Her doctor looks forward to seeing her again in a couple weeks.
She says, “I feel very happy that I am able to see clearly again. I am able to walk by myself, go back to work, help my family around the house, and help my daughter bake Khmer cakes to sell as her business.”
Khum has returned home after a successful operation. As per her doctor's instructions, she had one eye done, and will need to return in a fe...
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