The cornea is the clear tissue covering the front of the eye. It is a focusing element of the eye. Vision will be dramatically reduced or lost if the cornea becomes cloudy from disease, injury of infection.
Main causes of corneal Blindness:
□ Injuries
□ Malnutrition
□ Infections
□ Chemical burns
□ Congenital disorders
□ Post operative complications or infections
Fortunately lost sight can be restored through the medical intervention of corneal transplantation through the donated eyes. You can help this happen. Let eye donation be your family tradition.
□ Age does not matter.
□ The eyes of the deceased of any age can be donated whether he/she has pledged the eyes or not.
□ Spectacle wearers, diabetics, hypertensives and people suffering from systemic disorders like asthma can also donate eyes.
□ Patients who have undergone cataract surgery can also donate eyes.
□ All religions endorse the pratice of eye donation.
Eyes have to be removed withing six hours of time of death. You could be instrumental in ensuring an eye donation in time. If someone unfortunately dies in your family or friend circle, remember to call the nearest eye bank.
TO DONATE EYES
(Where there is a bereavement and family is willing to donate)
□ Switch off fans.
□ Keep air conditioner or cooler running.
□ Place wet cotton with ice over the closed eyelids. It will help keep the tissue moist.
□ Raise head with a pillow.
The Eye bank personnel with a doctor or trained technician visits the donor’s home.