Awareness on Eye Donation

In India, eye donation involves pledging to donate corneas after death, and the process requires family consent, registration with an eye bank, and contacting the eye bank within six hours of death to facilitate the corneal retrieval.

How to Pledge for Eye Donation:

• Register with an Eye Bank:

  You can register by filling out a pledge form and sending it to an eye bank or by registering online or sending request to us and we will guide you further.

• Inform Family:

  It's crucial to inform your family about your decision to donate your eyes, as they will need to authorize the donation after your death.

• Eye Donor Card:

  Consider carrying an eye donor card or mentioning your decision in your will.

• Family Consent is Essential:

  Even if you have pledged, family consent is required for the donation to proceed.

Eye Donation Process:

• Corneal Retrieval: The corneas, not the entire eye, are what are donated.

• Time Sensitivity: The corneas should be removed within 6-8 hours of death.

• Contact Eye Bank: Call the nearest eye bank immediately after death to initiate the donation process.

• Eye Bank Assistance: Eye banks will assist with the corneal retrieval and transportation.

• Free of Cost: Eye donation and the entire process are free of cost for the donor and their family.

Important Considerations:

• Anyone can Donate: Anyone, regardless of age, gender, religion, or blood group, can donate their eyes.

• Corneal Blindness: Donated corneas can be used to treat corneal blindness.

• Multiple Lives: One donor can potentially give sight to two people with corneal blindness.

• Confidentiality: Donor and receiver information is kept confidential.

• Legal Framework: Eye donation in India is governed by the Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994.

• Awareness and Support: Increasing awareness and community support are crucial for successful eye donation programs.

• NGOs and Organizations: Organizations like the Lions Club International, Rotary Club, and the Eye Bank Association of India (EBAI) play a vital role in promoting eye donation.

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