Thorn is a farmer and mother of four. She has two sons, two daughters, and many grandchildren. She no longer goes to the rice fields anymore because of her aging. She lives with her youngest daughter and looks after her grandchildren. Her husband passed away from hypertension ten years ago.
Five years ago, Thorn developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia, itchiness, increased difficulty seeing at night, and blurred vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Thorn learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours with her daughter seeking treatment. On January 11th, 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.
Thorn shared, “I am hopeful that after surgery I will be able to see well, walk by myself in the dark, and take more care of my grandchildren.”