Eye Donation

What is Eye Donation?  Eye donation means donating the eyes of a person after death for transplantation with the family consent”.  About – Cornea  The cornea is the clear dome-like window covering the pupil that lets light pass through to the retina, allowing us to see. Corneal transplantation is the most common type of eye transplant because a healthy, clear cornea is needed for good vision. A cornea that is injured or damaged by disease can become swollen or scarred which can cause blurry vision. In corneal transplant, the damaged cornea is removed by a surgeon and replaced with a clear donor cornea. While this type of transplant is the most common related to the eye, it is not the only way people are able to regain the gift of sight through transplant. Who & When – Can Donate Corneal Tissue? Most people are potential cornea donors because age, eye colour and eyesight are not factors for donation. Additionally, a cornea donor’s blood type does not have to match the recipient’s blood type. Which means that everyone is a universal donor for corneal tissue! How Why – Give someone a brighter tomorrow Do you know? Eye Donation in Nepal Nepal Eye Bank at Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology