May 31, 2021
Sean is an elderly mother of four with one son, three daughters, and now four grandchildren. Sean lives with her oldest daughter who works in a garment factory. She used to work as a rice farmer, but now stays home with her family and enjoys listening to the news on TV.
Ten years ago, Sean developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her pain, photophobia, and partial blindness. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Sean learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled there with her daughter seeking treatment. On May 31st, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and place an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $229 procedure.
Sean shared, “I hope I can see well again so I can see the faces of my family and take care of my grandchildren at home. I would also like to travel to ceremonies at far away pagodas.”
Sean is an elderly mother of four with one son, three daughters, and now four grandchildren. Sean lives with her oldest daughter who works i...
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July 12, 2021
Sean underwent a sight-restoring eye surgery.
Sean and her family traveled 2 1/2 hours to our medical partner CSC to have her cataract surgery. The procedure was successful! After a brief postoperative period, Sean was able to return to her province. She will instill eye drops regularly to aid in healing and relax for a few days. Sean is an active senior and can’t wait to be more independent. She is thrilled that she can see better so that she can care for her grandchildren, cook for them, and help her daughter at home.
Sean expresses her gratitude, “Thank you to CSC staff for improving my eyesight. I hope other Cambodians like me can have this surgery; I am so happy to see the faces of my grandchildren and walk outside again.”
Sean and her family traveled 2 1/2 hours to our medical partner CSC to have her cataract surgery. The procedure was successful! After a bri...
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