The Eye Bank plays a vital role in restoring vision by facilitating the collection, processing, storage, and distribution of donor corneal tissue for corneal grafting and other sight-restoring procedures.  Its primary purpose is to ensure that donated eye tissue is handled with the highest standards of care, safety, and quality, so it can be used effectively for patients in need.

Main Functions of the Eye Bank

• Collection of donor eyes/corneal tissue from voluntary eye donors after death
• Retrieval of eye tissue with family consent from deceased individuals, as a noble service to humanity
• Processing and preservation of donated tissue after procurement
• Maintenance of corneal storage media and related preservation systems
• Distribution of corneal tissue to eye surgeons for transplantation and other therapeutic procedures
• Training of eye bank technicians in proper retrieval, handling, and preservation protocols
• Public awareness and outreach activities to promote eye donation and community participation
• Donated eyes are carefully processed by the Eye Bank and supplied to ophthalmic surgeons for corneal transplantation and other procedures that help restore sight and improve quality of life.

A Gift That Lives On!

Eye donation is a priceless act of kindness. Even after life, one person can help restore vision and bring light into the lives of others.