How many people have regained sight through eye donation in Rajasthan?

Over 17,675 visually impaired persons have regained eyesight through eye donation facilitated by the Eye Bank Society of Rajasthan over the past 24 years.

What is the role of the Eye Bank Society of Rajasthan?

The Eye Bank Society of Rajasthan collects corneas and enables free transplants, also conducting awareness drives to combat myths and increase eye donations.

How are donated corneas utilized and distributed?

Collected corneas are processed in Jaipur for transplantation in hospitals and can be preserved for up to 15 days, with unused ones used for research.

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Eyes of Hope: 17,675 See Again Through Donation

5 Apr

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Summary

Over 17,675 visually impaired individuals regained sight.
The Eye Bank Society of Rajasthan facilitated 27,307 cornea collections.
Corneas are shared across seven states and 30 cities for transplants.

Eyes of Hope: 17,675 See Again Through Donation

Over the past 24 years, the Eye Bank Society of Rajasthan has enabled 17,675 visually impaired individuals to see again through eye donation. Established in 2002, the organization has collected a total of 27,307 corneas, facilitating free corneal transplants for numerous beneficiaries.

Despite the profound impact of eye donation, the NGO notes that misconceptions and a lack of awareness prevent adequate numbers of people from coming forward. Myths such as the body not being touched after death or that full eyes are removed discourage potential donors.