EYE DONATION

2. The EYE is wonderful creation
of nature and master-piece of
perfection. And sight is one of
the most precious possessions.
To lose vision – total or partial –
is a tragedy. If a man loses a leg, he can walk again
with an artificial one. But if he loses the sight of an
eye, it is gone for ever. Without sight, the world
around is a closed book. It makes the blind person
burden on the community.

3. WHAT IS CORNEA ?
Cornea is the clear,
transparent, tissue covering
the front of the eye.
It serves as a window to allow
light to enter the eye.
Vision will be dramatically
reduced or lost if the cornea
becomes cloudy due to
disease, injury or infection.

4. CAN YOU IMAGINE CAN YOU IMAGINE
YOUR LIFE IN DARKNESS ?YOUR LIFE IN DARKNESS ?

6. IT IS SCARY …
YOU JUST CAN’T IMAGINE
LIFE WITHOUT EYES …

7. EYES ARE PRECIOUS …

8. 1.8 Million Corneal
Blind In India,
out of which
1 Million are Children

9. Causes of Corneal
blindness
InjuriesInjuries
MalnutritionMalnutrition
InfectionsInfections
Chemical BurnsChemical Burns
Congenital DisordersCongenital Disorders
Post operative complicationsPost operative complications

10. What is Eye Donation ?
•Eyes should be donated within 6-8 hrs. of
death.
•Only the cornea is used for transplant.
•Total removal time is about 15-20 minutes.
• Spectacle wearers, hypertensive, cataract
operated and diabetics can also donate.

11. • Eyes are not bought or sold.
•All religions endorse eye donation.
•10cc of blood sample is collected from the
donor’s body for testing.

12. EYE DONATION – FACTS …
Call the nearest Eye Bank
Switch OFF fans of the rooms.
Keep ACs ON.
 Place wet cotton on closed
eyes of the donor.
Raise the head with a pillow.

13. MYTHS ABOUT EYE DONATION
•Face/ Body will be disfigured.
•Will be born blind in next birth.
•Will not be able to see GOD.

14. WHO CAN DONATE EYES…WHO CAN DONATE EYES…
Age - NO BAR for Eye Donation

15. WHO CAN DONATE EYES…WHO CAN DONATE EYES…
Any Gender can donate eyes

16. WHO CAN DONATE EYES…WHO CAN DONATE EYES…
Families can donate the eyes of
their dear departed even if it has
NOT been pledged before

17. •Person himself can make wishes
to donate.
•Usually relative of the deceased.
•Can be donated from any place.
Who can donate eyes ?
Person with corneal
blindness.
Who can receive the donated eyes ?

18. Q1.Can you transplant an eye from a living donor?
Ans. No, only after the death of the person eyes
can be removed for transplantation.
Q2. Is whole eye is transplanted ?
Ans. No, whole eye is not transplanted only
cornea is transplanted/grafted.

19. Q3.For how long eyes can be preserved in
the eyebank ?
Ans. Generally within 96 hours of
preservation gives excellent result of eye
transplantation.
Q4. What is the name of the surgery for
eye transplantation ?
Ans. Corneal Grafting, in which donor's
cornea is grafted to recipient.

20. Q5.What is the best time to remove eyes
after death & whom to inform ?
Ans. Within 4 to 6 hours after death is
best time to remove eyes. However, if
dead body is lying in mortuary, then we
can remove eyes upto 96 hours
depending on the condition of the cornea.
After death of the person you can inform
nearest hospital or family doctor who in
turn will contact eye banks in the
viscinity.

21. Q6. What formalities to be done for
donating eyes ?
Ans. You need to fill eye donation
pledge .You can take out the print , fill up
the pledge online or manually & send to
address .
Incase there is any death in your family ,
you have authority to donate dead person
eyes.

22. WHO CAN’T DONATE
EYES …
People suffering from:
Hepatitis
AIDS
Encephalitis
Rabies
Septicimea
(bacteremia,fungemia,viremia)
Retinoblastoma
Leukemia
Lymphoma
End stage cancer
Creutzfeldt-Jacod syndrome
Consult with your physician if you are fit to be a donor

23. AFTER DONATION… AFTER DONATION…
The donor’s family receive a certificate of appreciation from
the Eye Bank.
Eyes are evaluated at the Eye Bank and only the ones
deemed suitable are used for transplant. Others are used for
research and education.
Corneal transplantation should be done within 2 – 3 days
post-removal.
Recipients are notified on a first come first serve basis from
the registry.

24. Why destroy God’s Gift …
When you can donate it !

25. Do not burn !
Do not bury!!
Donate
Eyes!!!

27. WHO HAS
PLEDGED TO
DONATE EYES
AMITABH
BACHHAN
Film Artiste

28. WHO HAS
PLEDGED TO
DONATE EYES
HARI PRASAD
CHOURASIA
Fluit Maestro

29. WHO HAS
PLEDGED TO
DONATE EYES
ZAKIR HUSSAIN
Tabla Maestro

30. WHO HAS
PLEDGED TO
DONATE EYES
AISHWARYA RAI
Film Artiste

31. WHO HAS
PLEDGED TO
DONATE EYES
Hema Malini
Film Artiste
… In November 2007,
publicly pledged to donate
her beautiful eyes.

32. Choitram Hospital and Research
Centre
Medical Director
14, Manikbaug Road
Indore 452001
Madhya Pradesh
Phone: [phone]

33. Chhavi Eye Bank
Incharge
Gita Bhawan Eye Hospital
Manoramaganj
Indore 450001
Madhya Pradesh
Phone: [phone]

34. M.G.M. Medical CollegeProf;
and Head
Deptt. Of Ophthalmology
M.Y. Hospital, Indore 452001
Madhya Pradesh
Phone: 427301

35. Lions District Eye
Bank Hon' Secretary Indore
Eye Hospital Society M.O.G.
Lines, Dhar Road , Indore ,
Madhya Pradesh Phone -
0731-731380554

37. …. and therefore
PLEASE DONATE
YOUR EYES.
THE GIFT OF EYE IS
THE GIFT OF GOD.

38. To keep the body in good health is a duty...
otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind
strong and clear.
Health is like money, we never have a true idea of
its value until we lose it.
The blood you donate gives someone another
chance at life. One day that someone may be a
close relative, a friend, a loved one—or even you.
Donate your eyes, Let the lamp pass on.