eye donation

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Why you should consider eye donation ?

The number of people awaiting corneal transplant is outnumbering the available donor tissues. Hence the need to donate eyes, and motivate others to do the same.
Remember, by donating your corneas, you will be bestowing on another human being the most precious of gifts.
The gift of sight that will dramatically improve the quality of life for a person who has otherwise lived a life of total darkness.

Who can donate Eyes ?

Anybody between the age of 8 yr. and 80 years can donate his/her eyes.
People with short sightedness , long sightedness or astigmatism or even those operated for cataract can also donate eyes. The corneas of people suffering from AIDS, Cancer or Hepatitis, or those that have died due to burns are used for research only.

Is it necessary to sign an eye donation form ?

No, it is not a legal document. It only expresses your wish to donate your eyes after death. It helps your family members to carry out your wish.

Will removal of the cornea disfigure the face?

Absolutely not !!! only the cornea and not the whole eyes is used for transplant. The corneas has to be removed from the deceased persons eyes within 4 hours of death. The eyes of the person should be kept closed and covered with moist pads till the doctor's team arrives. Fans should be switched off. Inform the Eye bank.

REQUISITION FORM FOR EYE DONATION AFTER DEATH

To,
The I/C Eye Bank

Dear Sir,

I hereby declare that I wish to donate my eyes after death, so that they could be used for transplantation to restore sight in blind persons or for research purposes for blindness prevention work.

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Witness 2
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