eye donation
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EYE DONATION A NOBLE CAUSE
ISSUED IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST BY
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EYE DONATION FORTNIGHTAug 25th – Sept 8th ,2012
An effort by Dr.Agarwal’s Eye Hospital GroupTo spread the message for Eye Donation
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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 Corneal Blindness affects mainly children and young adults who have a long life ahead and young adults who have a long life ahead
of them.of them.
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CAN YOU IMAGINE CAN YOU IMAGINE YOUR LIFE IN DARKNESS ?YOUR LIFE IN DARKNESS ?
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IT IS SCARY …YOU JUST CAN’T IMAGINE LIFE
WITHOUT EYES …
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EYES ARE PRECIOUS …
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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.
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InjuriesInjuries MalnutritionMalnutrition InfectionsInfections Chemical BurnsChemical Burns Congenital DisordersCongenital Disorders Post operative complicationsPost operative complications
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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.
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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.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO?WHAT CAN YOU DO?
TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYES…
THEY ARE GOD’S GIFT TO BE PASSED ON.
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WHAT CAN YOU DO?WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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WHAT CAN YOU DO?WHAT CAN YOU DO?
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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.
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MYTHS ABOUT EYE DONATION
Face/ Body will be disfigured.
Will be born blind in next birth.
Will not be able to see GOD.
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WHO CAN DONATE EYES…WHO CAN DONATE EYES…
Age - NO BAR for Eye Donation
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WHO CAN DONATE EYES…WHO CAN DONATE EYES…
Any Gender can donate eyes
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WHO CAN DONATE EYES…WHO CAN DONATE EYES…
Families can donate the eyes of their dear departed even if it has NOT been pledged before
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WHO CAN DONATE EYES…WHO CAN DONATE EYES…
All religions endorse the practice of eye donation
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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
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AFTER DONATION… 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.
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Why destroy God’s Gift …
When you can donate it !
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Do not burn !
Do not bury!!
Donate Eyes!!!
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APPEAL FROM US …APPEAL FROM US …
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Donate EyesGift Sight
Pledge Today !
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