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Medical practices evolved over millennia, from ancient civilizations like Egypt and Mesopotamia to the groundbreaking
Eye banks collect, preserve, and distribute donated corneas to individuals suffering from corneal blindness, ensuring a seamless donation process.
No, eye donation is completely free. Eye banks handle all aspects of collection and transplantation at no cost to the donor’s family.
Anyone, regardless of age, medical history, or vision quality, can pledge their eyes. Even individuals with glasses, cataracts, or diabetes are eligible to donate.
By conducting awareness programs, organising donation drives, and simplifying the pledge registration process, eye banks can motivate more individuals to donate.
Eyes must be retrieved within 4–6 hours after death. Eye banks ensure quick and efficient retrieval, preserving the donor’s dignity.
Most religions and cultures support eye donation as an act of charity and kindness. However, individuals can consult their spiritual advisors if they have specific concerns.
Even if you haven’t formally pledged, your family can still authorise the donation after your passing. Informing them of your wishes in advance can help them make the decision.
Certain infectious diseases, such as HIV, hepatitis, or sepsis, may disqualify eye donation. the eye bank will assess medical eligibility before retrieval.
No, eye donation primarily helps individuals suffering from corneal blindness. It cannot restore vision for conditions affecting the optic nerve or retina, such as glaucoma or retinal degeneration.
Yes, eye banks provide guidance to families, ensuring that their loved one’s pledge is fulfilled with care and respect.
No, eye donation is only possible after death. However, individuals can pledge their eyes during their lifetime to ensure their wish is fulfilled.
You can pledge your eyes by registering with a recognised eye bank, filling out a pledge form, and informing your family about your decision so they can honour your wish.
No, eye retrieval is a quick and respectful process that does not delay or interfere with funeral rites. the donor's appearance remains unchanged.
Only the cornea is transplanted to restore vision. Other parts of the eye may be used for medical research and training to advance ophthalmic treatments.
No, people of all ages can donate their eyes. Even elderly individuals or those with common eye conditions like cataracts can still contribute to restoring sight.
Hospitals can collaborate with eye banks, educate patients and families about eye donation and establish protocols for timely retrieval to maximise donations.
