Help Sumiya Umar See Better

Sumiya Umar's Story

Eight years old Sumiya Umar has been complaining about not being able to see the blackboard in class for three months now. At first, her parents did not pay much attention to it but gradually her pain and discomfort became evident through her runny eyes. Later, all the home remedies failed and nothing was able to help Sumiya Umar see better.  As her condition worsened, Sumiya’s parents took her to the hospital. 

After a thorough check-up, the doctor diagnosed Sumiya with a Cataract. A Cataract is an opacification of the lens of the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Now, to help Sumiya Umar see better, the doctor has advised her to undergo a Phaco IOL surgery as soon as possible. Phacoemulsification, or phaco, is a method of cataract surgery in which the defected lens is replaced with an artificial lens. Previously, Transparent Hands arranged for her Phaco IOL surgery for the right eye. Now, she needs the same surgery for her left eye.

“My daughter had big dreams about her future. She wanted to be an astronaut and go into space. Science was her favorite subject. Now, with her fading vision, her future dreams seem to have faded too. In three months, she has grown weary and hopeless.” -Sumiya Umar’s mother 

Sumiya Umar’s troubles do not end here. Her father works as a shepherd for their landlord and hardly earns PKR 500 per day. In this measly daily income, he can barely take care of his household expenses let alone bear the financial stress of his daughter’s surgery. Therefore, we urge you to help Sumiya Umar see better by donating for her cataract surgery for the left eye. 

At last, her parents have registered her case with Transparent Hands. We are hopeful that your kind donations will help Sumiya Umar see better. Donate now!

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