Eye Bank

Performance
(as on 30.06.2018)

Cornea collected - 1142
Cornea transplanted - 498

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…