Help to come out of Darkness once again to see the...

Help to come out of Darkness once again to see the world

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What is Corneal Blindness?

The Cornea, which is the clear surface atthe front of the eye, is the mainfocussing element of the eye. If theCornea becomes cloudy or scarred,vision can be markedly reduced or lost.

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Eye with Corneal Blindness Eye after Corneal Transplantation


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You can make a difference.Let eye donation be yourfamily tradition. Anyone ofany age can donate eyes.


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Spectacle wearers, diabetics,hypertensive and people sufferingfrom systemic disorders likeAsthma, tuberculosis . and evenpeople who have undergone cataractsurgery can also donate eyes

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If there is a death in yourfriends circle, either motivatethe family or call the griefcounsellor of the nearest eyebank.

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You could be instrumental in gettingan eye donation. If there is a death inyour locality, remember to call thenearest eye bank. This can be doneirrespective of whether your familymember has pledged his eyes or not.

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Eyes have to be removedwithin 6 hours of death. So,let no time be lost ininforming the nearest eyebank .

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Switch off fans (keep A/C on) andplace wet cotton/cloth over theclosed eyelids. It will keep theeye balls moist. Raise head witha pillow

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The donor need not be takento the eye bank. The eye bankteam will come to take theeyes wherever the donor is, atno cost

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The donated eyes arethoroughly examined in eyebank, for transplantation totwo corneally-blind persons

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Eye banks are non-profitorganizations. Money cant buyeyes. It is a gift and this gift ofsight only you can give.

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The patients are calledstrictly in accordance withthe waiting list. Emergencycases are dealt with inconformity of guidelines

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The intensity of eye donationvaries from religion to religion.Jains and Bhuddhists practice itrigorously. Other religious leadersare not only endorsing eyedonation, but preaching to theirdevotees.

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Cornea cannot be used fortransplantation, if the patientsare identified with AIDS, HepatitisB & C, Rabies, Septicemia, activeLeukaemia and any otherinfectious diseases.

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Our Eyes: Let us not allow the them to be burnt, or buried, But give sight to two(other)!

Eyes, windows to the World!

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