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Success! Chan Fa from Cambodia raised $229 to fund cataract surgery.

Chan Fa
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  • $229 raised, $0 to go
$229
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Chan Fa's treatment was fully funded on September 4, 2021.

Photo of Chan Fa post-operation

July 14, 2021

Chan Fa underwent cataract surgery.

Chan Fa’s traumatic cataract was successfully removed and the vision in his right eye has been restored. He will apply eye drops regularly to promote healing, then he will be able to return to work.

Chan Fa’s wife shares, “I am so happy that Cahn Fa can see again. He can return to work and help me raise our child. He is so much happier because he wants to remain independent as he grows older.”

Chan Fa's traumatic cataract was successfully removed and the vision in his right eye has been restored. He will apply eye drops regularly t...

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June 3, 2021

Chan Fa is a 22-year-old blacksmith. He is married and has one son. His wife works in a garment factory. While he is working, Chan Fa enjoys listening to music.

Two years ago, Chan Fa developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him partial blindness, sensitivity to light, and tearing. He has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.

When Chan Fa learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, he traveled there with his wife seeking treatment. On June 3rd, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in his right eye. After recovery, he will be able to see clearly. Now, he needs help to fund this $229 procedure.

Chan Fa shared, “I hope after surgery I can see well so I can return to work and take care of my family better.”

Chan Fa is a 22-year-old blacksmith. He is married and has one son. His wife works in a garment factory. While he is working, Chan Fa enjoys...

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Chan Fa's Timeline

  • June 3, 2021
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

    Chan Fa was submitted by Sieng Heng at Children's Surgical Centre.

  • June 3, 2021
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Chan Fa received treatment at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre in Cambodia. Medical partners often provide care to patients accepted by Watsi before those patients are fully funded, operating under the guarantee that the cost of care will be paid for by donors.

  • June 3, 2021
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Chan Fa's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • July 14, 2021
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Chan Fa's treatment was successful. Read the update.

  • September 4, 2021
    FULLY FUNDED

    Chan Fa's treatment was fully funded.

Funded by 6 donors

Funded by 6 donors

Treatment
Cataract - One Eye
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $229 for Chan Fa's treatment
Hospital Fees
$48
Medical Staff
$141
Medication
$0
Supplies
$40
  • Symptoms
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Cultural or regional significance

​What kinds of symptoms do patients experience before receiving treatment?

Patients with cataracts experience decreased vision, discomfort, and irritation. Cataracts occur when the lens inside the eye becomes cloudy, causing functional blindness. These changes in the lens commonly occur with increasing age and therefore affect elderly people. Cataracts can also be congenital or traumatic.

​What is the impact on patients’ lives of living with these conditions?

The decreased vision from cataracts can cause functional blindness. This makes it difficult for the patient to conduct daily activities. Patients often need a family member to help guide and care for them. If the patient is elderly, this often affects a young child in the family. When a grandmother needs help getting around, a young child is often assigned to help with her daily tasks. That child cannot go to school.

What cultural or regional factors affect the treatment of these conditions?

In many countries in the developing world, surgical services are inadequate. Cataracts remain the leading cause of blindness globally. Even where surgical services are available, barriers to surgery remain, including cost, shortage of human resources, poor infrastructure, and limited awareness about access to available services.

  • Process
  • Impact on patient's life
  • Risks and side-effects
  • Accessibility
  • Alternatives

What does the treatment process look like?

Cataract surgery is the most common surgery performed worldwide. Surgeons remove the cloudy lens and place a clear lens implant in its place.

What is the impact of this treatment on the patient’s life?

A patient's vision can improve to 20/20 within one day after the surgery.

What potential side effects or risks come with this treatment?

Cataract surgery is highly effective and carries a low risk.

How accessible is treatment in the area? What is the typical journey like for a patient to receive care?

Cataract surgery is available in most areas of Cambodia. However, free surgery is not as widely available.

What are the alternatives to this treatment?

Some debilitating effects of cataracts can be improved with glasses. When the cataract becomes mature, however, the only definitive treatment is surgical.

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100% of your donation funds life-changing surgery.