Ry is a 61-year-old rice and vegetable farmer. He has two sons, four daughters, and five grandchildren. He lives with his wife who helps him run the farm, and his youngest son who is still a student. In the evenings, after a long day outside, he enjoys listening to the news on the radio in the evenings. Six months ago, Ry developed a cataract in his right eye, causing him blurry vision. He has difficulty seeing in bright or dim light, and finds planting rice difficult as well. When Ry learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, he traveled for four and half hours seeking treatment. On January 11th, 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. Ry shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see clearly. I can go back to the farm field and can go outside without problems."

Samol is a 49-year-old mother of one. She and her husband are proud of their daughter, who is currently a student in high school. Her husband is a taxi driver in the capital of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. When not cooking or caring for her family, she likes to watch Khmer movies on TV. Six months ago, Samol developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision and photophobia. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so is not able to go places on her own. When Samol learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre, she traveled there hoping for treatment. On January 17th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract procedure 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 $229 procedure. "I hope after surgery I can see clearly again. I want to take better care of my daughter and my husband," Samol told us.

Sorn is a 54-year-old rice farmer with one son, two daughters, and three grandchildren. Sorn's husband also works as a farmer, and they live with their youngest daughter. When she is not working in the fields, Sorn enjoys listening to the news on the radio and visiting her local pagoda. Three years ago, Sorn developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. As a result, she has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going outside. When Sorn learned about our medical partner, Children's Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On December 1st, surgeons will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her right eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $229 to find this procedure. Sorn shared, "I hope after surgery my eye can see better. I can go to the rice fields to help my family more and do housework again."