August 22, 2016
Meet Ngov, a 79-year-old man from Cambodia. “Ngov is married with two sons, five daughters, and ten grandchildren. He enjoys visiting the pagoda and listening to monks pray,” shares our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC).
Three years ago, Ngov developed mature cataracts in each eye. A cataract occurs when a thin, cloudy layer forms over the eye’s lens. “This causes him blurred vision, discharge, tearing, and fear of bright lights. It is hard for him to see clearly, do work, or go anywhere outside,” CSC explains.
After learning about CSC, Ngov and his wife traveled two hours to visit their clinic. They learned that a simple surgical procedure may restore Ngov’s sight.
With $292, Ngov will undergo cataract surgery, during which his old lenses will be removed and replaced with sheer artificial implants, allowing him to see again immediately after his operation.
Meet Ngov, a 79-year-old man from Cambodia. “Ngov is married with two sons, five daughters, and ten grandchildren. He enjoys visiting the pa...
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November 9, 2016
Ngov can see clearly again.
Doctors at our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), removed the cataract from Ngov’s left eye. Clear vision has been restored. As he recovers, Ngov will use eye drops to reduce inflammation and fight infection.
Ngov returned home after surgery, and he has not returned for the same treatment in his right eye. Returning to the clinic can be difficult for patients, as it requires them to take time off work and travel with a family escort. Now that vision has been restored to one eye, however, the second surgery is less urgent than the first. Treatment will be free whenever Ngov returns.
“I feel very happy that I can see everything clearly again,” says Ngov. “I can do any work at home, and I can go places without needing to bother others to take care of me.”
Ngov’s wife, who accompanied him to surgery, adds, “I am very happy that my husband can now do any work easily and go anywhere outside without making me worry about his vision loss. I am thankful to all staff at CSC that helped on his eye surgery.”
Doctors at our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), removed the cataract from Ngov's left eye. Clear vision has been restored....
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