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Success! Nay from Cambodia raised $253 to fund cataract surgery so she can see clearly again.

Nay
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  • $253 raised, $0 to go
$253
raised
$0
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Fully funded
Nay's treatment was fully funded on February 19, 2023.

Photo of Nay post-operation

March 17, 2023

Nay underwent cataract surgery so she can see clearly again.

For several years, Nay’s vision had deteriorated and she was unable to go outside without help. This caused her to lose self-esteem because she could not help her daughter sell coffee or clean her house well. After surgery, she returned home with the hope her sight would be improved. She rested for a few days and applied eye drops to aid in healing and decrease the risk of infection. As her vision slowly improves, she is amazed at how poor her sight had been and is excited that she can recognize faces, and go outside in the bright sun. Nay looks forward to visiting her children and neighbors again.

Nay’s husband said: “Nay is so much happier after her operation. She can see better, go outside by herself and cook for her family. Thank you for making her surgery possible. We are very grateful.”

For several years, Nay's vision had deteriorated and she was unable to go outside without help. This caused her to lose self-esteem because ...

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September 29, 2022

Nay is a 65-year-old retired rice farmer with three sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren. Nay lives with her husband and with her eldest daughter, who is a coffee seller. In her free time, Nay likes to listen to the monks pray on the radio.

Two years ago, Nay developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision, photophobia, and tearing. 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 Nay learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for one and a half hours seeking treatment. On September 29th, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification cataract surgery, and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. Now, she needs help to fund this $253 procedure.

She says, “I hope after surgery I can see clearly. I would like to easily see my family’s faces and get around better with my husband.”

Nay is a 65-year-old retired rice farmer with three sons, two daughters, and six grandchildren. Nay lives with her husband and with her elde...

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Nay's Timeline

  • September 29, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • September 29, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Nay 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.

  • September 30, 2022
    PROFILE PUBLISHED

    Nay's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 19, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Nay's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 17, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Nay's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 6 donors

Funded by 6 donors

Treatment
Cataract - One Eye
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $253 for Nay's treatment
Hospital Fees
$36
Medical Staff
$174
Medication
$0
Supplies
$43
  • 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.

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100% of your donation funds life-changing surgery.