Morm from Cambodia raised $398 to fund cataract surgery.
Morm's treatment was fully funded on March 20, 2019.
Morm has returned home after a quick and successful surgery. Morm’s visual acuity has improved, which will greatly improve her quality of life. She looks forward to being able to go places independently and see her grandchildren’s faces.
Morm is a 56-year-old rice farmer from Cambodia. She has 11 grandchildren and likes to listen to the monks on the radio.
Six months ago, Morm developed a cataract in each eye, causing her blurred vision, teary eyes, and irritation. She has difficulty seeing things clearly, recognizing faces, and going anywhere outside.
When Morm learned about our medical partner, Children’s Surgical Centre, she traveled for a half an hour seeking treatment. On February 11, doctors will perform a phacoemulsification 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.
Morm's case was submitted by Lindsay Bownik at Children's Surgical Centre in Cambodia.
Morm was submitted by Lindsay Bownik, Stakeholder Relations Officer at Children's Surgical Centre, our medical partner in Cambodia.
Morm received treatment at Kien Khleang National Rehabilitation Centre. 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.
Morm's profile was published to start raising funds.
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Morm's treatment was fully funded.