Pledge your eyes
and help two people
with the gift of sight
Why should we donate eyes?
"The eye is the window to the world, at the same time, it is the window of the soul." - Shakespeare.
“Over 35 million people in the developing world are grappling with blindness or are at risk of losing their vision, and a significant portion of them can be given the gift of sight once again. Among these individuals, a staggering 60% are children under the age of 12. The Eye Bank of India has set a commendable target of procuring 150,000 corneas annually to meet this pressing need.
We’ve been blessed with the invaluable gift of vision. Why not extend this blessing to those who have been denied it?
Currently, there is a stark mismatch between the number of people in need of corneal transplants and the availability of donor tissues. Corneal transplantation remains the sole effective solution for restoring vision by replacing damaged eye tissues. It is a treasured and life-altering gift that has the potential to bring the precious sense of sight back to millions of individuals around the world.”
WHO can donate Eyes
- After the age of 18 yrs. everyone can fill up eye donation registration form.
- Eyes can be donated in another eye bank even if registered in some other eye bank.
- There is no noticeable defect seen after eye donation.
- For eye donation contact eye bank as soon as possible, it is a must that eyes should be removed within 6 hours of death.
- Until eyes are removed eyelid should be closed and wet cloth / cotton is to be kept on closed eyelid. If possible, fans in the room should be turned off.
- After receiving call for eye donation minimum 30-45 minutes are required by ophthalmologist to reaching site to receive eye balls.
- If case of whole-body donation eyes is to be removed before other procedures. With a consent of near relatives’ eyes can be donated even if not registered before death.
WHEN can eyes be Donated
- Eye donation can be accepted only after death.
- Eye donation is not accepted for any reason’s while alive. Identification of the person for whom donated eyes are use should keep confidential. By law it cannot be revealed to the relatives of the deceased person.
Some FACTS about Eye Donation
- Person having undergone ocular surgery and persons of any age can donate eyes.
- Person with refractive error/ spectacles can donate eyes.
- After accidental death if there is no injury to eye can donate eyes.
- In case of minor (below 18 yrs.) parents can give consent for eye donation.
- Death due to severe burns, jaundices, rabies or septicemia, eye donation is accepted but can be used for research purpose
