Who can donate
- People of any age or gender, including people who wear glasses or have had cataract surgery.
- Eye banks check each donation. A few conditions, such as certain infections, prevent donation.
Eyes are precious.
Deserve to be CARED.
Regular check-ups, UV protection, healthy food, screen breaks and quick treatment keep your sight safe. VIAN is committed to helping protect, preserve and restore vision.
Donate Eyes, Save Sight
Corneal blindness can often be treated with a corneal transplant, and that needs a donated cornea. One person's decision can give sight to two people.
Good to know
- Eyes can be donated only after death, ideally within about 6 hours.
- Only the clear front window, the cornea, is used. The face is not disfigured.
- Eye donation is free and voluntary. Buying or selling human organs and tissues is illegal in India.
- Tell your family about your wish, because they must agree and call the eye bank.
What the family should do
- Call the nearest registered eye bank or eye hospital immediately.
- Close the eyelids and place moist cotton pads on them. Switch off ceiling fans.
- Raise the head slightly with a pillow, if possible.
- Keep the death certificate ready. The eye bank team collects the corneas and does not need the body moved.
Pledge to donate by registering with a registered eye bank or hospital near you. In India, National Eye Donation Fortnight is held every year from 25 August to 8 September. This is general information, not medical advice.
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