July 18, 2022
Seu is a 59-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She is married and has one daughter, two sons, and two grandchildren. She lives with her youngest son and her husband, who is a farmer. During her free time, Seu enjoys listening to the news and to monks pray on the radio.
One year ago, Seu developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her to experience eye tearing, itchiness, and blurry vision. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking, so she is not able to go places on her own.
When Seu learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for five hours seeking treatment. On July 18th, doctors will perform a small incision cataract surgery and place 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.
Seu says, “After surgery, I hope my eye will feel comfortable enough that I can go outside and help my daughter care for her children.”
Seu is a 59-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She is married and has one daughter, two sons, and two grandchildren. She lives with her you...
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January 9, 2023
Seu underwent cataract surgery so she can see clearly and help care for her grandchildren.
Seu and her husband learned about CSC from a neighbor, so they had confidence that Seu would be kept safe. After surgery, she stayed in the hospital until surgeons were sure she was stable, and was able to return home. At home, she will apply eye drops eight times a day to reduce the chance of infection, and keep water away from her eye for at least a week.
Seu feels more useful to her family now that she can contribute to the work on the farm. Seu looks forward to working outside on their farm, helping her husband and caring for her grandchildren - which gives her great pleasure.
Seu’s son said: “I’m relieved my mother will see well again. She likes to walk to the pagoda by herself without being afraid she will fall. Thank you to the staff who fixed her eye and the donors who supported our family. We are very grateful for her care.”
Seu and her husband learned about CSC from a neighbor, so they had confidence that Seu would be kept safe. After surgery, she stayed in the ...
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