Restore Sight,
Transform Lives
Vision Restoration
JEH Eye bank, is committed to restoring vision and changing lives. Our Eyebank in the heart of Tamilnadu is a beacon of hope for those seeking the gift of sight. The eye banking started in 1979, which is one of the oldest in the state, used to receive donated eyes from Srilanka by flight. Over 30 years, our center has evolved to a full-fledged cornea retrieval and Eye Bank handling about 500 corneas a year.India needs approximately 20,000 corneal transplants performed annually, However, the availability falls significantly short, with only around 10,000 corneas being donated each year. This huge gap highlights the pressing demand for corneas, as numerous individuals who are blind waiting for vision-restoring transplants.
Our Mission & Promotion
At Joseph Eye Hospitals Eyebank, our mission is to bridge the gap between darkness and light by facilitating corneal transplants. We strive to provide a second chance at vision, enabling individuals to experience the world with newfound clarity.
Joseph Eye Hospital is actively engaged in sensitising the community to pledge for eye donation and in particular motivate the community to encourage relatives of the deceased to donate their eyes. Every year during Eye Donation Fortnight in September, rallies, human chain events, Guinness events, etc are being organised to promote eye donation. JEH has networked with volunteers, Rotary and Lions clubs to promote eye donation.
Myth busters
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Eye donation can only benefit a limited age group.
Busted: People of all age can donate. Advances in medical technology allow transplants from donors of different age groups, contributing to the restoration of vision for recipients.
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Eye donation delays funeral arrangements.
Busted: This is not true. The eye donation process is quick (typically takes around 15-20 minutes) and does not cause any significant delay in funeral arrangements.
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People with certain medical conditions cannot donate their eyes.
Busted: In many cases, this is a misconception. While some medical conditions may disqualify a person from donating other organs, most of us can donate. Even individuals who have undergone eye surgeries, persons with diabetes or hypertension can donate their eyes. Each case is assessed individually.
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Eye donation is against religious or cultural beliefs.
Busted: This is a myth. In reality, many religions and cultures support the noble act of eye donation as a selfless and compassionate gesture. It aligns with the principles of self-sacrifice and helping others, promoting the well-being of the community.
On Eye Donation
- Eyes must be removed within 4-6 hours after death, and the nearest eye bank should be informed immediately.
- Eyes are removed only by a trained doctor.
- The eye bank team will remove the eyes at the home of the deceased or at a hospital.
- After the removal of the eyes, an artificial eyes are placed in the eye socket; there wont be any disfiguration and the deceased face would look normal.
- A small quantity of blood will be drawn to rule out communicable diseases.
- The identities of both the donor and the recipient remain confidential.
- One pair of eyes gives vision to TWO corneal blind people.
Rajinikanth
Actor“We should come forward to donate our eyes. Let’s overcome this superstitious beliefs and try to make change in someone’s life. When you are donating eyes you are giving life to someone. I have pledged my eyes”.
Get Involved
Whether you're interested in becoming a donor, volunteering, or supporting our cause, there are numerous ways to get involved. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those waiting in the shadows.
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