May 16, 2022
Kim Heng is a vegetable seller living with her husband who is a retired army nurse. Together they have three daughters, four sons and 15 grandchildren. She enjoys listening to the radio in her spare time.
Three years ago, Kim Heng developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her tearing and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and she is uncomfortable going out on her own, as she has concerns about falling.
When Kim Heng learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for four and a half hours to seek treatment. On May 16th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will perform cataract surgery, and implant an intraocular lens in her left eye. They are requesting $253 to cover the cost of Kim Heng’s treatment, which will enable her to see clearly again, and to move about independently.
Kim Heng says: “I hope I can easily go outside and take care of my family well after surgery.”
Kim Heng is a vegetable seller living with her husband who is a retired army nurse. Together they have three daughters, four sons and 15 gra...
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November 15, 2022
Kim Heng underwent life-changing cataract surgery.
Kim Heng was unhappy she could not see well enough to cook for her husband or go outside to visit with family. A villager told her about the CSC Eye program, where she traveled for a diagnosis and treatment. After her surgery, she rested for a few days at home and applied eye drops to decrease any risk of infection. When her eyesight stabilizes, she will be able to return to her daily activities, care for her husband, and visit the local pagoda.
Kim Heng shared, “I am so grateful to each person who paid for me to have surgery to improve my eyesight. I can be more useful to my family and visit with them without fear that I will trip when I go outside. Thank you to the hospital staff too for helping me.”
Kim Heng was unhappy she could not see well enough to cook for her husband or go outside to visit with family. A villager told her about th...
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