Corneal blindness results from
injury or eye disease. It is correctable with a corneal
transplant. Corneal transplantation, other eye
surgeries, and eye research can take place only if
someone gives the precious Gift of Sight. Take a moment
to consider eye donation and discuss your wishes with
your family. If you wish to become an eye donor, tell
your family of your wish. Your family will be asked to
consent to eye donation after your death. Even if you
wear glasses or contact lenses, or have glaucoma or
cataracts, your eye donation can still provide a
Georgian in need of a transplant the Gift of Sight.
| Who Can
Donate |
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Most people are eligible to give the Gift of Sight.
Specific eligibility will be determined by the Eye Bank
at the time of death. There are very few diseases that
would prevent donation. Georgia Eye Bank can be
contacted to provide additional information.
| Why Don't
They? |
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Approximately two-thirds of those surveyed in Georgia
said they would donate if asked. Why don't they? In the
midst of turmoil surrounding the loss of a loved one,
the family simply forgets their discussions and decision
about eye donation.
| The Need |
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Each week Georgia Eye Bank is asked to provide 20-30
corneas for transplant, and as many as 4 pieces of
sclera for surgery. We also provide human eye tissue for
ocular research projects throughout Georgia.
| The Miracle |
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Tens of thousands of Georgians have already received
the Gift of Sight!Rainbows; the Atlanta skyline; a
peanut farm; high tide; a white star in the black night
sky; Brasstown Bald; a sunrise; corn that is knee high
by the Fourth of July; a big, robust peach; the autumn
leaves; an ice-covered bough; a rainbow trout; a white
tailed deer; a child's smiling face; a field of daisies;
a basket of puppies; the dancing sunshine…
Through eye
donation, all of this is made possible!
| The Solution |
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The solution to increasing eye donation lies in
education. The more knowledgeable people are about eye
donation, the more likely they will be to donate.
To learn more about eye donation click here. |
