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National Eye Donation Fortnight: Busting some common misconceptions around the procedure
August 27, 2023 12:11 pm
In India, where cultural beliefs and taboos can negatively influence people's decisions regarding organ and eye donation, initiatives like National Eye Donation Fortnight play a crucial role in breaking down these barriers, increasing awareness and fostering a culture of eye donation
How the success of eye donation has helped control corneal blindness in the country
August 16, 2022 1:13 pm
Only HOTA (Human Organ Transplant Act)-approved corneal centres should be used for eye donation. For eyes, we now have a different regulation called the THOTA (Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Act), says Dr Manisha Acharya, Head, Cornea Services, Medical Director, Eye bank, Dr Shroff's Charity Eye Hospital, New Delhi.
Eye donation: Important things you must keep in mind
October 21, 2021 11:23 pm
"During the time of the donation, next of kin’s consent is required in the presence of two witnesses to allow the donation to take place," said Nikkhil K Masurkar
Necessary to increase eye donations, experts say
August 27, 2020 6:14 am
According to data collected through various studies, there are between 6.8 million and 10.6 million cornea blind people in India and 25-30, 000 new cases are added every year.
RTO to set up health cell, ties up with Shekhar Naidu foundation
August 06, 2015 8:51 am
But the family immediately took a decision to donate his eyes and today an eight year old girl and a 40 year old soldier in Kashmir are able to see through Shekhar’s eyes.
Student to see again, thanks to 6-year-old
March 19, 2015 12:00 am
With his eyes donated to the needy, six-year-old Sahil continues to live even after his death.
More cornea donors come forward to light up lives
October 26, 2014 3:29 am
"Best part is joy the recipients and their families express when some are able to see the festival of lights".
1,500 visually impaired yet to get cornea transplantation at PGI
September 02, 2014 10:53 am
The treatment is the surgery by graft of cornea, but because of lack of donors, thousands of people remain blind.
Eye for a cause
June 29, 2014 5:47 am
Ravindra Patil, a constable with city police, motivates people to donate their eyes.
Eye donation gains pace,beggars' home shows the way
August 31, 2013 4:12 am
Survey says there are 2,400 visually impaired in Punes rural areas and the number is rising
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