Cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped window covering the front of the eye. It is a powerful refracting surface, providing 2 / 3 of the eye's focusing power. Like the crystal on a watch, it gives us a clear window to look through.Because there are no blood vessels in the cornea, it is normally clear and has a shiny surface. The cornea is extremely sensitive - there are more nerve endings in the cornea than anywhere else in the body.

The adult cornea is only about 1/2 MM thick

InfectionsInjuriesComplications following eye surgeryvision would be dramatically reduced.

Experience Corneal Blindness

One Eye Donation means SIGHT to two needy persons

People of any ageSpectacle usersEye surgery patientsDiabetics, HypertensivesEye Donation the only cost is a little love

You as an IndividualAs a responsible familyAs a member of SocietyAs conscious Corporate Citizen

It is only one phone call awayCall the nearest eye bank or 1919 or 1053 or 104

Does not delay funeral arrangements or disfigure the face

ReligionLack of awarenessFear of disfigurementApathy / Forgetfulness

Eye bank is the link between the donor family and a cornea recipient

Is a Community non-profit, charitable organisation dedicated to restoring sight to those who are blind or visuallly impaired through the promotion and advancement of Eye donation

To procure quality tissueTo screen eyes as per eye bank standardsTo evaluate the tissueTo test for HIV, HepatitisTo eliminate waiting list

States 2008 - 2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011- 2012

TargetAchv.TargetAchv.TargetAchv.TargetAch.Andhra Pradesh50003579500030056000452160006865Madhya Pradesh25004252500528310069031006914Maharashtra55005885550062686500606665005152Tamil Nadu80001191780001316985001182085008796West Bengal25001560250016823000215230002920Assam200285200260400255400329Delhi30001778300020754000208640001155Orissa60012080033410004371000573Jharkhand2504825025003850020Bihar500605000700-7000

Medical Profession Voluntary OrganisationMediaGovernment

Can make a difference

THANK YOURajnish KumarEye Bank Association of India

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