Eye Donation
The Project. The Process.
The Pledge. The FAQs.
What is it?
Corneal visual impairment is caused by eye diseases that scar the eye's clear membrane, resulting in vision loss. It ranks 4th among global causes of blindness and is attributed to factors like trachoma, ocular trauma, and infections. Childhood blindness can be caused by xerophthalmia, conjunctivitis, and rare infections. Corneal transplantation is the sole curative treatment, but limited donor availability hampers access.
Deesha Team conducts regular eye donation awareness drives including but not limited to:
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Workshops with different social and religious groups
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Classes (Powerpoint presentation and video shows)
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Pamphlets distribution and display of posters.
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Radio interviews with different FM radio stations about activities.
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Door to door awareness activities.
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Training and information session for the hospital staff
Process of Eye Donation
Pledge your eyes through the online form, awareness events or during a visit to the NGO office.
It is important for you to communicate this decision to your family members, so they can perform the next step on your behalf.
Call Deesha 24x7 helpline number
989-9898-667 after unfortunate death your family member.
While you are waiting for Deesha on-road team to reach you, turn off all the fans (ceiling or table) inside the room where the body is. If available, turn on the Air conditioning for that room.
Keep the body elevated by placing pillows or towels under the head.
Place wet cotton balls on the eye socket of the body to keep the area moist.
Wait for the Deesha team to arrive for tissue retrieval.