Corneal Blindness
The cornea is the eye’s outermost layer. It is the clear, dome-shaped surface that covers the front of the eye. Although the cornea is clear and seems to lack substance.
Eye Donation
An eye bank is the link between the donor and the recipient as well as the eye surgeon. It is also the center for dissemination of accurate information to the public.
Reversible Blindness
The main reason for blindness in developing countries is cataract. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 39 million people worldwide are blind.
Eye Banking
Removal of eye balls from a dead body done either by an ophthalmologist or trained registered medical practitioner is known as Enucleation.
Cornea Grafting
A cornea transplant is an operation to remove all or part of a damaged cornea and replace it with healthy donor tissue. A cornea transplant is often referred to as keratoplasty or a corneal graft.