Vietnam Cataracts Video

The video follows the procedure for a cataract surgery that takes place in Vietnam.

Vietnam Cataract Surgery

The video follows the procedure for a cataract surgery that takes place in Vietnam. This procedure involves removing the cloudy lens of the eye and, typically, replacing it with an artificial lens. Cataracts can cause blurry vision and increase light glare that may make it difficult for patients to carry out their daily activities. Cataract surgery is a very common and generally safe procedure that does not require patients to stay in the hospital after, but delaying surgery/treatment does not harm the affected eye(s).

Orphanage Interview about Health Insurance

In this video, they discuss the orphanage's mission and the proportion of kids who still need health insurance within the orphanage. For kids to enroll in school in Vietnam, they must have health insurance, so it becomes the orphanage's responsibility to provide them with it prior to starting school.

Leprosy Colony Wheelchair Dropoff

This video shows patients at a Leprosy colony receiving their wheelchairs. Leprosy complications and their severity can vary by person, but wheelchairs can be helpful to patients who have had leg amputations or reduced mobility, like the patients shown here.

Basic Medical Care Clinic Patient Examination Video

This video demonstrates a basic patient examination at a clinic in Vietnam. It includes, for example, checking the patient's vitals, asking about their symptoms and past medical history, and prescribing the appropriate medication for treatment.

Leprosy Patient Interview

This is an interview with a patient with leprosy. She describes her experiences since being diagnosed with leprosy in her 20s and the surgeries she has undergone as a result. Other patients with more advanced leprosy are also shown.

Medical Clinic Pharmacist Theresa Nguyen Interview

A brief interview with pharmacist Theresa Nguyen. She describes the main medications that they prescribe and the conditions they treat.

Leprosy Colony Living Quarters Video

This video shows the living quarters for patients at a leprosy colony. Leprosy, or Hansen's disease, is a chronic bacterial infection that causes skin lesions and nerve damage. It is caused by the bacteria Mycobacterium leprae.

Medical Clinic Translator Interview

An interview with a team of translators at a clinic in Vietnam. They share their experiences with treating patients, translation difficulties, and the diseases they see the most often.