February 5, 2023
Lim is a 61-year-old rice farmer from Kampong Cham province in Cambodia. She is married and has one son and two grandchildren. Lim’s husband is also a rice farmer, while their son works in food service for weddings.
Five years ago, Lim developed a pterygium - a non-cancerous growth - in her left eye. This condition is most often caused by cell damage in the eye due to too much exposure to the sun and results in visual impairment and physical discomfort.
Our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, is seeking $225 to cover the total costs of Lim’s treatment. On February 6th, doctors at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre will remove the abnormal conjunctiva from Lim’s eye and replace it with a graft, which should prevent a recurrence. Lim is looking forward to being able to see clearly again and is hopeful that you will support her in funding her procedure.
Lim said: “I hope after surgery my eye will stop watering and I can work comfortably, and not worry all the time.”
Lim is a 61-year-old rice farmer from Kampong Cham province in Cambodia. She is married and has one son and two grandchildren. Lim's husband...
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July 28, 2023
Lim underwent eye surgery.
Lim had a successful eye surgery and was able to return home after a night at the hospital. This surgery was important to ensure Lim’s condition did not worsen. Lim’s life will improve as her eye symptoms will be gone and she won’t be self-conscious about how her eye looks. She looks forward to helping her husband in the rice fields in order to support the family.
Lim said, “The doctor explained my eye disease clearly, and after surgery, the doctor told me how to take care of my eye. I am relieved that my eye feels comfortable again and no more irritation. I can go outside to plant rice, do housework, and not worry about my eye anymore.”
Lim had a successful eye surgery and was able to return home after a night at the hospital. This surgery was important to ensure Lim's condi...
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