The cornea is the clear tissue covering the front of the eye. It is a focusing element of the eye. Vision will be dramatically reduced or lost if the cornea becomes cloudy from disease, injury of infection.<\/p>\n
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Main causes of corneal Blindness:<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Injuries
\n\u25a1 Malnutrition
\n\u25a1 Infections
\n\u25a1 Chemical burns
\n\u25a1 Congenital disorders
\n\u25a1 Post operative complications or infections<\/p>\n
Fortunately lost sight can be restored through the medical intervention of corneal transplantation through the donated eyes. You can help this happen. Let eye donation be your family tradition.<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Age does not matter.
\n\u25a1 The eyes of the deceased of any age can be donated whether he\/she has pledged the eyes or not.
\n\u25a1 Spectacle wearers, diabetics, hypertensives and people suffering from systemic disorders like asthma can also donate eyes.
\n\u25a1 Patients who have undergone cataract surgery can also donate eyes.
\n\u25a1 All religions endorse the pratice of eye donation.<\/p>\n
Eyes have to be removed withing six hours of time of death. You could be instrumental in ensuring an eye donation in time. If someone unfortunately dies in your family or friend circle, remember to call the nearest eye bank.<\/p>\n
TO DONATE EYES
\n(Where there is a bereavement and family is willing to donate)<\/p>\n
\u25a1 Switch off fans.
\n\u25a1 Keep air conditioner or cooler running.
\n\u25a1 Place wet cotton with ice over the closed eyelids. It will help keep the tissue moist.
\n\u25a1 Raise head with a pillow.<\/p>\n
The Eye bank personnel with a doctor or trained technician visits the donor’s home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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