Traumatic cataract

Piseth is a congenial eight-year-old boy who came to CSC with a traumatic cataract from a slingshot accident two years ago. He suffered from blurry vision and was unable to read books, attend school or walk outside without fear of falling due to poor vision. After a lensectomy and a new lens, he has returned to school and would like to be a doctor when he grows up.

Author: Ellen Interlandi

Ellen, a registered nurse, and her husband Brian, an anesthesiologist, have been active volunteers at CSC since 2008. Ellen has undergraduate degrees in both Nursing and Spanish Literature, and a graduate degree in Health Management. Since 2020, Ellen has volunteered in the role of Stakeholder Relations, connecting with our generous supporters, interacting with visiting surgeons and students, and disseminating updates on Children's Surgical Centre.