ABOUT US
Imagine your life without sight, our primal sense. Wouldn't it be a whole different world? A much difficult world?
Today, lakhs of people in India and the world suffer from corneal blindness. They are held back from something we cannot imagine our life without. What we take for granted, can change someone's life.
With a simple process, of eye donation, a corneal blind can see again through a surgical procedure called corneal transplantation.
Our organisation aims at spreading awareness and increasing the rate of eye donation today. We help people by getting them to sign pledge forms and giving the necessary details of the much required, however, the much ignored, life changing process. Protecting sight is our biggest goal.
Vision after your death is the biggest magic one could ask for. Well, we are bringing this dream to life.
THIS, IS THE BEST GIFT YOU CAN GIVE SOMEONE.
IT IS YOU, WHO HOLDS THE POWER TO CHANGE SOMEONE'S LIFE FOREVER!
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT EYE DONATION
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Eyes are donated after death only.
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Anyone can donate their eyes irrespective of age, sex and blood group.
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Eyes should be donated within 6-8 hours of death.
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Donated eyes are never bought or sold.
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No religion is against eye donation.
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A small quantity of blood will be drawn to rule out communicable diseases.
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The process involves the written consent of the next of kin in the presence of two witnesses.
PROCESS
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Keep air conditioner/ cooler on.
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Close the eyelids of the donor.
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Raise the head of deceased individual by placing a pillow under their head.
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Dial the nearest eye bank as quickly as possible (before 7 hours of death)
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If the death certificate from the physician is available, keep it ready.
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Place wet cotton swab on closed eyes.
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After removal, the eyes are analysed and processed at the eye bank and then the cornea is transplanted after 96 hours.
FAQ
Who can be an eye donor?
Anyone can be an eye donor irrespective of age, sex, or blood group. Only persons suffering from AIDS, Jaundice, rabies, syphilis, tetanus, and septicaemia are considered unfit for donation. Hypertension, diabetes, nearsightedness or farsightedness does not stop a person from donating their eyes.
Is it necessary to transport the donor to the hospital after death?
No, Eye Banks have personnel who will come to the donors' house to remove the eyes. The procedure takes approximately 15-20 minutes.
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Is there any delay in funeral arrangements?
No. Eye tissue is procured within hours of death, so families may proceed with funeral arrangements as planned. Great care is taken to preserve the appearance of the donor. No one will be able to notice that eyes have been donated. After the eyeball has been removed, a transparent eye cap is placed in the eye in place of the eyeball.
​How can I become a donor?
The most important action you can take is to tell your family and legal representative. Most states now require that families be offered the option of donation when a loved one dies. Families may give consent for donation. It is most helpful if they know how you feel in advance. A donor card can serve as an indication to your family, your legal representative and hospitals of your intention to be an eye donor.
Are there religious conflicts with regard to eye donation?
Donation is a gift of life or sight to others. As such, eye, organ and tissue donations are consistent with the beliefs and attitudes of major religions.
Will the donor's family pay or receive any fees?
It is illegal to sell human eyes, organs and tissues. All the costs will be borne and absorbed by the eye bank.
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THE PLEDGE FORM
In the hope that I may help a corneal blind, I hereby declare my will to donate both or either of my eyes after death to be used for transplantation of cornea to a living person, for education or for research to prevent blindness and to find diseases of the eye.
I hereby certify that I have informed my nearest kin of my wish to donate eyes and the correct procedure of doing so.
About Me
Soham Ladda
I currently study in the 10th grade at the Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai.
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I believe that vision is one of the greatest gifts we can give someone. I created Leave a Vision with the intention of raising awareness about eye donation, dispelling myths, and encouraging more people to pledge their eyes. Through this platform, I aim to connect, educate, and inspire individuals to be part of this noble cause.
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I imagine a tomorrow where everyone has the ability to see the beauty of God’s creation. I hope to make India the world’s first full sighted country. I request your help in making this dream a possibility.