September 5, 2016
Meet Hang, a 44-year-old woman from Cambodia. “Hang has four younger siblings. She enjoys visiting the pagoda and listening to monks pray,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC).
One year ago, Hang developed mature cataracts in each eye. A cataract occurs when a thin, cloudy layer forms over the eye’s lens. “This causes her blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and fear of bright lights. It is hard for her to see clearly, do work, or go anywhere outside,” CSC explains.
“I hope my eyes can see everything clearly again,” shares Hang, “Then, I can work in the fields and go anywhere outside.”
After learning about CSC, Hang and her mom travelled three hours to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Hang’s sight.
With $292, Hang will undergo cataract surgery, during which her old lenses will be removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants, allowing her to see again immediately after her operation.
Meet Hang, a 44-year-old woman from Cambodia. “Hang has four younger siblings. She enjoys visiting the pagoda and listening to monks pray," ...
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November 14, 2016
Hang successfully received vision-restoring cataract surgery.
Hang a 44-year-old woman from Cambodia, developed cataracts in her eyes which for a long time now have blurred her vision and made it difficult for her to get around with ease.
After traveling to the hospital from her rural village, Hang has now received successful cataract surgery! The doctors have removed her clouded lenses and is now on her way to a full recovery. Hang is back at home now and healing, and with some time, is expected to see a full restoration of her vision.
“I am very happy that my daughter can see clearly again,” says Hang’s mother. “I don’t have to worry about her vision loss anymore. I am thankful to all.”
Hang a 44-year-old woman from Cambodia, developed cataracts in her eyes which for a long time now have blurred her vision and made it diffic...
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