Mohammad H., 12

Mohammad Hasan is a 12-year-old boy who dreams of studying, playing, and living a normal life like other children. He lives with his parents, two younger sisters, and elderly grandmother in a small tin-made house, where his father earns around BDT 10,000 per month as an auto-rickshaw driver, barely enough to meet the family's daily expenses. Despite their financial struggles, Hasan remains cheerful, respectful, and dedicated to his studies, but his worsening eyesight has made reading, learning, and daily activities increasingly difficult. The family cannot afford the cost of cataract surgery and intraocular lens implantation, as they are already struggling to provide food, education, and basic necessities for all family members. Without timely treatment, Hasan may suffer permanent vision loss, which would severely affect his education, independence, and future opportunities. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Nasima Akter, Counselor of the Pediatric Unit at Mazharul Haque BNSB Eye Hospital, and Helpster Volunteer Md Al Amin.

Mohammad Hasan urgently requires cataract surgery under general anesthesia with implantation of intraocular lenses in both eyes, starting with the left eye followed by the right eye. The doctor explained that timely surgery can significantly improve his vision, allowing him to continue education, move independently, and live a productive life. With proper surgery, follow-up treatment, and visual rehabilitation, Mohammad Hasan has a strong possibility of regaining functional eyesight and enjoying a healthier childhood. However, if treatment is delayed, the cataracts may permanently damage his visual system, leading to irreversible blindness and lifelong dependence on others.