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Success! Hout from Cambodia raised $253 to fund sight-restoring cataract surgery.

Hout
100%
  • $253 raised, $0 to go
$253
raised
$0
to go
Fully funded
Hout's treatment was fully funded on February 19, 2023.

Photo of Hout post-operation

March 1, 2023

Hout underwent sight-restoring cataract surgery.

Hout assumed her vision would always be poor until she listened to her sister who had similar surgery. Then she had confidence to travel to CSC, where she had successful surgery to remove her cataract. Hout’s life will improve because she can do the things she loves again - cook, visit her local pagoda, and play with her grandchildren.

Hout said: “I was nervous being in a strange place, but the hospital staff had me in good hands. I can see now and am grateful my life will be better. Thank you to all the staff and the donors.”

Hout assumed her vision would always be poor until she listened to her sister who had similar surgery. Then she had confidence to travel to ...

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September 29, 2022

Hout is a loving mom and grandmother. She has one son, two daughters, and twenty grandchildren. She lives with her youngest daughter, who works in construction. At home, Hout cooks for the family and likes to listen to monks pray on the radio. She also enjoys visiting the pagoda with her family.

About three years ago, Hout developed a cataract in her left eye, causing her blurry vision. As a result, she has difficulty at night with her vision and often sees halos around lights. She also cannot see objects clearly, including colors and faces, and is worried about falling when walking. Consequently, she cannot go places on her own.

When Hout learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre (CSC), she traveled for an hour seeking treatment. On September 29th, doctors will perform cataract surgery and an intraocular lens implant in her left eye. After recovery, she will be able to see clearly. CSC is requesting $253 to fund this procedure.

Hout said, “After surgery, I hope I can see better and help my daughter take care of my grandchildren and can go out by myself well.”

Hout is a loving mom and grandmother. She has one son, two daughters, and twenty grandchildren. She lives with her youngest daughter, who wo...

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Hout's Timeline

  • September 29, 2022
    PROFILE SUBMITTED

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

  • September 29, 2022
    TREATMENT OCCURRED

    Hout 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

    Hout's profile was published to start raising funds.

  • February 19, 2023
    FULLY FUNDED

    Hout's treatment was fully funded.

  • March 1, 2023
    TREATMENT UPDATE

    Hout's treatment was successful. Read the update.

Funded by 4 donors

Funded by 4 donors

Treatment
Cataract - One Eye
  • Cost Breakdown
  • Diagnosis
  • Procedure
On average, it costs $253 for Hout'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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