Strengthening Eye Care System in Siem Reap, Cambodia |
Vision Center provides proper eye glasses just for you!
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In 2016, Heart to Heart Foundation supported to establish Vision Centers in three different referral hospitals located in Siem Reap. Since then, Vision Centers have been in active operation and provided appropriate eye care services to the locals including prescription for spectacles. Here is message from Cambodia who got the glasses and found their new life!
Hum‘s Story
Hum, 55 year-old man living in ‘kvav‘ village, 40 miles away from Sotr Nikum Vision Center, had been suffered from presbyopia for about five years. However, he could not even think about to prescribe the glasses as he was not able to afford them. Now he can see the world again fortunately, since he got the proper glasses at Vision Center when visiting Sotr Nikum referral hospital to take care of his ill wife. "I can work, read some books, and help neighbors without difficulties because of glasses", he said.
Sophil‘s Story
Sophil, 19 year-old girl travelled 35 miles from village ‘varin‘ and finally arrived to Vision Center to get her eye checkup. She worried about medical expense so could not see doctor yet, even though she had difficulty to catch up school due to her poor eyesight. Recently she heard about Vision Center from the health volunteer in her village and decided to visit there right after that. "With glasses, I believe I can do my best on studying now. If you have any problem in your eye, please visit Vision Center and get relevant help!", she added.
Sotia‘s Story
Sotia, 45 year-old tailor, could not choose but endure her decreasing eyesight for about two years. One day, she was told to come Kralanh Vision Center by outreach team of Heart to Heart Foundation in her village. "I was a bit shy about myself with glasses for the first time and needed some time to get used to. However now really appreciate that I can see the bright world", she said.
* This project is part of scheme [Strengthening Eye Care System in Siem Reap, Cambodia], carrying out Heart to Heart Foundation in partnership with KOICA.
