“One day, suddenly, I realized I couldn’t see anything when I got up,” shares María Salvadora Sánchez Gómez, a 22-year-old from San Andrés, Lempira.
Cataracts had robbed her of her sight, her ability to work, and her chance to care for her young daughters, leaving her completely dependent on her parents—humble farmers struggling to make ends meet.
For months, Salvadora sought help, guided by her parents’ hands, only to face the frustration of being turned away at public hospitals. Her journey took a hopeful turn when she was referred to the Ophthalmology Program by CAMO and the Robles Eye Center, where specialist Marco Robles diagnosed her with congenital cataracts.
Through two surgeries and months of follow-up care, Salvadora regained her sight and her independence. “I thank God, the doctors, and CAMO. I’m so happy to see again,” she said with emotion.
The experience also fulfilled another of her dreams: visiting Santa Rosa de Copán, home to CAMO’s headquarters. “I always dreamed of seeing Santa Rosa, and just hours after the surgery, I could finally see how beautiful the city is,” she shared.
When Salvadora came in for her final medical check-up, she arrived unassisted, walking with confidence and a radiant smile that reflected her new independence and the beginning of a brighter future.
Salvadora didn’t just recover her vision—she regained her dignity, hope, and the chance to build a better life.
