1 week Ago By Bernama
SEREMBAN:The wife of petai trader Mohd Noor Saad or known as 'Pakcik Petai' expressed her gratitude for the successful cataract surgery on her right eye at a private hospital here today.Astiah Yaakob, 64, underwent the surgery at 9am and later thanked all parties who helped. "Before this, I could only see clearly in the left eye, my other eye was watery and blurry for a long time.
After this, my vision will improve," she told reporters after completing the laser surgery.Meanwhile, Mohd Noor, 67, did not expect that his wish to help restore his wife's vision could be realised in a short time due to the concern of many parties, especially the help from the Columbia Asia hospital here.Mohd Noor said that he and his family were very happy that his wife would finally be able to carry out her daily routine better after years of enduring blurred vision.
"Alhamdulillah, everything went smoothly. My wife's surgery was successful. Now, she needs to do follow-up treatment.
Thank you very much to the hospital, I cannot repay your kindness," he said.The hospital consultant ophthalmologist, Medical Retina and Uveitis specialist, Dr K. Sangeeta said Astiah's cataract was at a critical level but the laser surgery was performed within 30 minutes and went smoothly without any complications.
"We hope that after this she will be able to live a better life and have a clearer vision," she said.It was previously reported that Mohd Noor was involved in a run in with the Port Dickson Municipal Council (MPPD) enforcement officers. A video showing him throwing petai he was selling onto the road in protest subsequently went viral and Mohd Noor later explained that he was frustrated with the council action as he needed to raise money for his wife's cataract surgery.
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