Thang is a 68-year-old vegetable seller from Cambodia. She has four sons, five daughters, and many grandchildren. She used to go to the market with her husband at 5AM every morning to sell vegetables, but she has been unable to because she cannot see well. She stays home instead to take care of her grandchildren and doesn’t go outside.
One year ago, Thang developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurred vision, difficulty seeing in bright light or at night. She has a hard time seeing things clearly, recognizing people, and going anywhere outside because of her vision.
When Thang learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four hours with her husband seeking treatment. On February 1st, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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.
“I hope after surgery my eye can see well, so I can go to sell vegetables with my husband again,” Thang shared.