Sri Lanka, Sept. 18 -- Thirty-eight-year-old Wathukarage Ashoka Thilakarathne of No 72, Pusatota, Pallebedda in the Weligepola Divisional Secretariat Division, has lost vision in both eyes following a motor accident which occurred 18 years ago.

He is now receiving treatment for Leber's Optic Neuropathy under the care of a consultant neurologist specialising in dementia and neuropsychiatry.

Thilakarathne says his treatment costs over Rs.13,000 per month which is beyond his means.

His sister is also suffering from a hearing deficiency. He requests philanthropists and the public to come to his assistance by sending whatever financial contribution possible to enable him to seek continuous medical treatment.

His parents have passed away. H...