November 18, 2019
Phet is a 69-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has four children, eight grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the radio in her spare time.
Two years ago, Phet developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Phet learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for three and a half hours seeking treatment. On November 18th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in each eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $398 procedure.
Phet said, “I hope that I will be able to see clearly again so I can help take care of my grandchildren and assist with any housework.”
Phet is a 69-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has four children, eight grandchildren, and enjoys listening to the monks pray on the r...
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December 3, 2019
Phet underwent cataract surgery.
Phet has returned home after a successful operation. As per her doctor’s instructions, she had one eye done, and will need to return to have surgery on the other eye. Surgery will allow her to work and go about her daily life with improved vision. Her doctor looks forward to seeing her again in a couple weeks.
Phet said, “I am so happy that I can see everything and everyone more clearly than before. Now, I can continue working on the farm and I can help at home with the cooking. I am able to take care of my grandchildren again and I can go anywhere I want to on my own.”
Phet has returned home after a successful operation. As per her doctor's instructions, she had one eye done, and will need to return to have...
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