Anyone can be a donor, irrespective of age, sex, blood group or religion.
Even if the person is wearing spectacles or has had cataract surgery earlier, eye donation can be Done
Diabetic and hypertensive patients can also donate eyes.
One can pledge the eyes for donation and inform the family members about the same. It is important That the family members are aware and give consent to the same after death. Even if the eyes have Not been pledged, the family members can decide about eye donation.
Patients with conditions like HIV, Hepatitis B/C, Encephalitis, Septicemia etc, cannot donate eyes. Your physician or eye doctor will guide you for the same.
After death, the eyes should be kept closed, and covered with a moist cloth. If there is a fan above the body please switch it off. Raise the head by placing a pillow underneath the neck.
Obtain the death certificate from the physician.
Call 1919 immediately. It is preferable to complete the procedure within 6-8 hours after death.
Trained staff will come and perform the procedure, which takes only 15-20 minutes. No damage would be caused during the procedure. Gifting sight to someone is a divine gesture! Let us encourage eye donation.
