Eye donation procedure is that in which cornea is transplanted to one in need. It is a magical gift to humanity from medical science.

Cornea is the transparent layer over the eyes. If it loses its transparency due to any reason, eyes cannot see anything anymore. Eyes can see the things again if the diseased cornea is replaced by a healthy one.

Cornea is taken away from the deceased and is collected in the eye banks; it is then then given for use in corneal grafting to help one to see the world.

Removing corneas from the deceased takes only 20 minutes and transplanting procedure takes only 30 minutes, but it requires great expertise for the procedure.

Eyes need to be taken from the deceased within six to eight hours of death.

Eye donation has nothing to do with one’s age, blood group or gender. People who wear glasses for clear vision can also donate eyes. As their cornea is healthy, the receiver may not need any spectacles. Blood pressure patients and diabetics can also donate their eyes.

Donation from one helps two people to see the world.

Eye donation is a humane activity, it is conducted by the eye banks for free, and it is supported by all the religions.

Superstitions and religious myths hamper the act of eye donation most. There are myths that the donor will be born blind in his or her next birth. Or, like that he or she would not be able to see the God.

Appearance of the face of the deceased would be marred is the other prevalent myth to keep people from donating the eyes. It is cornea, the transparent layer over the eye that is removed. It has no effect on the appearance of the face.