Cornea related problems are one
of the most common causes of blindness around the world. According to the
statistics of WHO, there are 45 million blind patients worldwide, of whom
one-third i.e. 15 million reside in India. There is an estimated 4.6 million
corneal blind people in India. Out of this, 90 percent are below the age of 45,
including 60 percent children who are below 12 years of age .
While the magnitude of problem is alarming, the good news is that almost 66 percent of the cases are preventable or curable if basic precautions are taken. Over 3 million people in India can recover their vision through cornealtransplantation. Yet, no more than 5000 corneal grafts are performed annually. The reason - Lack of awareness!
Eye donation and restoration of vision through corneal transplant is a winning combination of benevolence and wonders of modern medical science. A safe procedure with success rate of more than 90 percent, corneal transplants represents a hopeful solution to those whose cornea has become too damaged such that eyesight is severely impaired.
Remember, by donating a pair of eyes you can make a big difference to the lives of two corneal blind persons. Besides, no body is going to live here forever so lets donate our eyes and light up the lives of others even after death.
Who can donate eyes?
Almost everyone from the age of one onwards can donate eyes. There is no age limit to become an eye donor. No matter if you have a poor eyesight or have had cataract surgery, if you're young or old, have hypertension or diabetes, you can donate your eyes without any concerns. Even a person who has lost his/her sight due to retinal or optic-nerve related disease can donate eyes, given that the cornea is unclouded.
Those who wish to donate their eyes can make a pledge with any eye bank, resolving to donate their eyes after death. Even if the deceased family member has not signed a pledge form, their immediate relatives can give consent for the donation. As the eyes need to be collected within six hours of death, one must inform the eye bank as early as possible. : Indiahospitaltour Transplant Program
On a recent visit to India, Mr. Pankaj nagpal the CEO. of WECARE INDIA was deeply moved by the plight of blind people in India and set out on a mission to eradicate it. Wecare india association with a local NGO, and eye institute is aiming to assist over 1000 people in regaining their sight through corneal transplantation. The foundation will also donate 10 million (INR) every month to establish eye camps and several awareness programs.
The foundation is also in the process of opening a clinic in New Delhi where eye camps will be organized for identifying the patients in need.Cornea Transplant India.. ,Eyesurgery India ,
While the magnitude of problem is alarming, the good news is that almost 66 percent of the cases are preventable or curable if basic precautions are taken. Over 3 million people in India can recover their vision through cornealtransplantation. Yet, no more than 5000 corneal grafts are performed annually. The reason - Lack of awareness!
Eye donation and restoration of vision through corneal transplant is a winning combination of benevolence and wonders of modern medical science. A safe procedure with success rate of more than 90 percent, corneal transplants represents a hopeful solution to those whose cornea has become too damaged such that eyesight is severely impaired.
Remember, by donating a pair of eyes you can make a big difference to the lives of two corneal blind persons. Besides, no body is going to live here forever so lets donate our eyes and light up the lives of others even after death.
Who can donate eyes?
Almost everyone from the age of one onwards can donate eyes. There is no age limit to become an eye donor. No matter if you have a poor eyesight or have had cataract surgery, if you're young or old, have hypertension or diabetes, you can donate your eyes without any concerns. Even a person who has lost his/her sight due to retinal or optic-nerve related disease can donate eyes, given that the cornea is unclouded.
Those who wish to donate their eyes can make a pledge with any eye bank, resolving to donate their eyes after death. Even if the deceased family member has not signed a pledge form, their immediate relatives can give consent for the donation. As the eyes need to be collected within six hours of death, one must inform the eye bank as early as possible. : Indiahospitaltour Transplant Program
On a recent visit to India, Mr. Pankaj nagpal the CEO. of WECARE INDIA was deeply moved by the plight of blind people in India and set out on a mission to eradicate it. Wecare india association with a local NGO, and eye institute is aiming to assist over 1000 people in regaining their sight through corneal transplantation. The foundation will also donate 10 million (INR) every month to establish eye camps and several awareness programs.
The foundation is also in the process of opening a clinic in New Delhi where eye camps will be organized for identifying the patients in need.Cornea Transplant India.. ,Eyesurgery India ,
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