EYE DONATION

FACTS

  • Fortunately lost sight can be restored through medical intervention of Corneal Transplantation through donated eyes. YOU CAN LET THIS HAPPEN. DONATE EYES OF YOUR DEAREST.

  • Eyes of the deceased of any age can be donated whether he / she has pledged his / her eyes or not. For Eye donation, call the nearest EYE BANK.

  • Spectacle wearers, diabetics, hypertensives and people suffering from systemic diseases like asthma and tuberculosis also can donate eyes. Patients who have undergone cataract surgery also can donate eyes.

  • All religions endorse the practice of EYE DONATION.

  • EYES HAVE TO BE REMOVED WITHIN 6 HRS OF DEATH. LOSE NO TIME IN INFORMING THE NEAREST EYE BANK.

TIPS ON HOW TO DONATE EYES

FOR DONOR

  • Fill the pledge form available in eye banks informing your intention of donating your eyes.

  • We will send you the donor card. PRESERVE THIS CARD CAREFULLY.

  • Discuss your intention of Eye donation with your family doctor and relatives.

  • Declare your intention to donate your eyes in your will.

  • If you shift to a new house, record the address, Telephone number of the new Eye bank nearest to your home.

FOR RELATIVES

  • Get the vital death certificate quickly & CALL THE NEAREST EYE BANK for Eye collection.

  • SWITCH OFF FANS and place wet cotton/cloth over closed Eyelids, to keep Eyeballs moist.

  • Please note that a blood sample is collected from donor to check for AIDS, HEPATITIS, etc.,



LET YOUR EYES CHANGE SOMEONES LIFE..

BE A PART OF EYE DONATION CAMPAIGN…