1. EYE DONATION
A NOBLE CAUSE
ISSUED IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY

2. EYE DONATION FORTNIGHT
Aug 25th – Sept 8th ,2012
An effort by
Dr.Agarwal’s Eye Hospital Group
To spread the message for Eye Donation

3. BLIND POPULATION IN INDIA
– 30 % of Global Blindness
 VISUALLY IMPAIRED : 52 MILLION
 BLIND CHILDREN : 1 in every 1000 children
 ANNUAL COLLECTION : 40,720
 ANNUAL ADDITION : 20-25,000
Corneal Blindness affects mainly children and young
adults who have a long life ahead of them.

4. CAN YOU IMAGINE
YOUR LIFE IN DARKNESS ?

6. IT IS SCARY …
YOU JUST CAN’T IMAGINE LIFE
WITHOUT EYES …

7. EYES ARE PRECIOUS …

8. WHAT IS CORNEA ?
Cornea is the clear, transparent, tissue
covering the front of the eye.
It serves as a window to allow light to
enter the eye.
Vision will be dramatically reduced or lost
if the cornea becomes cloudy due to
disease, injury or infection.

9.  Injuries
 Malnutrition
 Infections
 Chemical Burns
 Congenital Disorders
 Post operative complications

11. What is Eye Donation ?
 Eyes should be donated within 6-8 hrs. of death.
 Only the cornea is used for transplant.
 Total removal time is about 15-20 minutes.
 Spectacle wearers, hypertensive, cataract operated and
diabetics can also donate.

12. What is Eye Donation ?
 Eyes are not bought or sold.
 All religions endorse eye donation.
 10cc of blood sample is collected from the donor’s body
for testing.

13. WHAT CAN YOU DO?
TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES…
THEY ARE
GOD’S GIFT TO BE
PASSED ON.

14. WHAT CAN YOU DO?

15. WHAT CAN YOU DO?

16. EYE DONATION – FACTS …
 Call the nearest Eye Bank
 Switch OFF fans of the rooms.
 Keep ACs ON.
 Place wet cotton on closed eyes
of the donor.
 Raise the head with a pillow.

17. MYTHS ABOUT EYE DONATION
 Face/ Body will be disfigured.
 Will be born blind in next birth.
 Will not be able to see GOD.

18. WHO CAN DONATE EYES…
Age - NO BAR for Eye Donation

19. WHO CAN DONATE EYES…
Any Gender can donate eyes

20. WHO CAN DONATE EYES…
Families can donate the eyes of
their dear departed even if it has
NOT been pledged before

21. WHO CAN DONATE EYES…
All religions endorse the practice of eye donation

22. WHO CAN’T DONATE EYES …
 People suffering from:
 Hepatitis
 AIDS
 Encephalitis
 Rabies
 Septicimea
(bacteremia,fungemia,viremia)
 Retinoblastoma
 Leukemia
 Lymphoma
 End stage cancer
 Creutzfeldt-Jacod syndrome
Consult with your physician if you are fit to be a donor

23. AFTER DONATION…
 The donor’s family receive a certificate of appreciation from the Eye
Bank.
 Eyes are evaluated at the Eye Bank and only the ones deemed suitable
are used for transplant. Others are used for research and education.
 Corneal transplantation should be done within 2 – 3 days post-removal.
 Recipients are notified on a first come first serve basis from the registry.

24. Why destroy God’s Gift …
When you ca n donate it !

25. Do not burn !
Do not bury!!
Donate
Eyes!!!

26. APPEAL FROM US …

28. Donate Eyes
Gift Sight
Pledge Today !

29. VISIT OUR
EYE DONATION HELP DESK
OR
RECEPTION DESK
TO
PLEDGE YOUR EYES TODAY