May 10, 2022
Song is a 63-year-old retired rice farmer with one daughter, two sons, and seven grandchildren. Song lives with her husband and their youngest daughter who is a garment worker. Song likes to watch the news and Khmer dramas on TV.
Two years ago, Song developed a cataract in her right eye, causing her photophobia and blurry vision. Song 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 Song learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for four and a half hours seeking treatment. On May 10th, doctors 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 $253 to fund Song’s surgery.
Song said, “I hope after surgery my vision improves so I can travel, see things clearly, and visit the pagoda.”
Song is a 63-year-old retired rice farmer with one daughter, two sons, and seven grandchildren. Song lives with her husband and their younge...
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July 21, 2022
Song underwent cataract surgery.
Song was unhappy she could not see well enough to cook or walk her grandchildren back and forth from school. Her son told her about the eye program at Children’s Surgical Centre, where she traveled for a diagnosis and treatment. After her surgery, Song rested for a few days at home and applied eye drops to decrease any risk of infection. When her eyesight fully stabilizes, she will be able to return to her daily activities and care for her grandchildren, which is a highlight of her life.
Song said: “I am so grateful to all who paid for me to have surgery to improve my eyesight. I can be more useful to my daughter’s family and visit with neighbors without fear that I will fall. Thank you to the hospital staff for helping me.”
Song was unhappy she could not see well enough to cook or walk her grandchildren back and forth from school. Her son told her about the eye ...
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