“I am excited to see better and to not feel self-conscious around people in public,” shares 25-year-old Thy from Cambodia.
“Thy has pterygium in both of his eyes, which causes irritation and gives him a burning feeling in both eyes,” report our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC). Pterygium, or “surfer’s eye”, is a non-cancerous growth in the conjunctiva of the eye. “He rubs his eyes a lot, causing his face to be puffy and his vision to blur slightly,” shares CSC.
In addition to the physical challenges caused by pterygium, Thy is shy with people because he is embarrassed about his appearance. He prefers to stay home alone and watch American movies on television. He also has a hard time focusing at his job.
For $150, we can fund comprehensive care for the pterygium in Thy’s right eye. Once recovered from this surgery, Thy will be a candidate for the same surgery on his left eye. Let’s help Thy live life with restored vision and confidence in his physical appearance!