Q. Who can be an eye donor? A. Anyone can be an eye donor, irrespective of age, sex, religion, caste, creed or blood group. Q. Do religious authorities approve of eye donation ? A. Yes, all religious faiths support this vital sight restoration programme. Q.
Is the whole eye used for transplant ? A. No, only the thin transparent layer in front of the iris, called the cornea is used for transplant, to replace the diseased or opaque cornea in the eye of the patient (recipient). Q . Do cataracts or the use of spectacles render the cornea unfit for donation ? A. No, both these conditions relate to the lens of the eye and not the cornea. In fact, people who have been successfully operated for cataracts or glaucoma or even retinal detachments can also donate their eyes after death. In fact, there have been instances of those who have received a corneal transplant themselves donating…
