Phea is a 64-year-old rice farmer. She is married and has two daughters, four sons, and 15 grandchildren. Phea lives with her husband who is also a farmer. She likes to listen to the news and the monks pray on the radio.
One year ago, Phea developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her to have tearing and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. She is not able to go places on her own.
When Phea learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for seven and a half hours seeking treatment. On June 13th, 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 $253 procedure.
Phea says, “I hope after surgery my eye can see better so I can easily go outside and plant rice well.”