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 How Will the Donated eyes be used?

After the eyes are acquired, the eyes will be processed by the Eye Bank and supplied to the eye specialists who will transplant the corneal tissue into the eye of a person blinded by corneal disease.

What is a cornea transplant?

The cornea transplant is the surgical procedure which replaces a disc-shaped segment of an impaired cornea with a similarly shaped piece of a healthy donor cornea. More than 90 percent of cornea transplant operations successfully restore the recipient’s vision.

What part of the donated eye is useful?

All parts of the eye are useful. The corneal (front portion) of the eye is used for transplantation. The other parts are used for Retinal Reattachment surgery and important research

How do I donate my eye?

The most important action you can take to ensure you will be a donor is to tell your family and legal representative. Most states now require that families be offered the option of donation when a loved one dies. Families may give consent for donation. It is most helpful if they know how you feel in advance. A donor card can serve as an indication to your family, your legal representative and hospitals of your intention to be an eye donor.

How can I get additional information on eye donation?

Write or call the Eye Bank
S.G.M. Eye Bank,
M.M.Joshi Eye Institute
Gokul Road, Hosur, Hubli.
Phone: 0836 2228431, 2228432, 2226433
E-mail: admin@mmjoshieyeinstitute.org