Netram Pradhanam Servendriyanam
(Translation: Eyes are the precious gift given to the humans by the Almighty)
(Translation: Eyes are the precious gift given to the humans by the Almighty)
Eyes are
very valuable part of a human being, which should not be wasted by burning or
burying the body after death. There is a choice to make while we live, and that
is donating our eyes. Eye donation is donating the eyes after a person’s death.
Donation of the eyes gives sight to TWO Corneally blind people, enabling them
to see this beautiful world filled with colors through our sight!
Ever
wondered how life would be for the blind? A world of unrelenting darkness!
Lucky are those who have the gift of vision but not everyone is equally
fortunate. Every year thousands of people are losing their vision due to
various factors - but fortunately many of them have a second shot at regaining
it, thanks to the cutting-edge corneal transplant procedures. However, surgery
alone is not the solution!
Age does
not matter while making this precious donation. Person suffering from
Diabetics, Hypertension, Systemic disorders like Asthma and Tuberculosis CAN
ALSO donate their eyes. Cataract surgery patient can also be a happy donor.
Above all, all Religions endorse the practice of eye donations and its one
great valuable service a person can do in his/her life. Eye donation is a pure
act of charity for the benefit of society.
In India,
alone 4.6 million people are estimated with corneal blindness, which are
curable only through corneal transplantation that is made possible mostly via
eye donation program. The sad fact is that 75% of these cases are of
preventable blindness, but thanks to the nation's acute shortage of donors,
most of the cases either go untreated or inadequately treated. A meager 25000
corneas are collected for transplants against the annual demand of 2,50,000. Currently, India retrieves corneas from less
than 0.5 percent of all deaths. If we could increase it to 1 percent, most of
our needs would be met.
By
donating your sight, you give vision to the society and make it more meaningful
and colorful....doesn't this give you a tremendous satisfaction? So, take the
pledge, donate your eyes and become a part of the god's own work!
To pledge
your eyes or the eyes of any deceased loved one, go to the nearest eye bank and
ask for a pledge form or you can register and pledge online too. Fill this form
with the correct contact details, get it signed by at least two witnesses and
submit it back to the eye bank near to you. Once you have done that, the eye
bank will issue a donor card with their particulars on it. Carry this card with
you all the times or keep it in a place where any family member can access it.
You must also let your family know that you wish to be an eye-donor, because
without their consent, the donation won't proceed. At the time of death, the
family or friends may inform the concerned eye bank. There is no maximum age
limit for eye donation. Even a person with poor vision, or previous history of
eye surgery can become a donor.
Vision is
the most precious gift god has ever given to mankind. So, don't turn a blind
eye to this noble cause and help someone see the world. Pledge Now! I am a
registered DONOR…Are you?
Article by Chandra
