Kaong is a 64-year-old farmer with three sons, five daughters, and many grandchildren. Kaong lives with her husband and their second daughter who is a fisherwoman. Kaong likes to listen to the news and the monks pray on the radio.
Three years ago, Kaong developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her photophobia, blurry vision, and tearing. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Kaong learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three hours seeking treatment. On August 20th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Kaong shares, “I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly so I can help my daughter to sell fish and take care of my husband well.”