"Close your eyes and you will see my world." This is the voice of the blind to the ones who can see each second, this beautiful creation. Just close your eyes for a minute and you can feel deep in your heart how a blind person sees this world every day. No words describe that pain. At the same time no words can explain the joy when someone can see the world because you or your loved one donated their eyes. It's not true that only wealthy people, by donating money,can help the needy. You will be on top of the world when you donate your tissues and organs to a noble cause and the best part of it is anybody can do it.And anyway you do not need them when you die. So, why not donate them? How many of you know that -the eye bank accepts the eye donation starting from 2 years of age. -they should be donated within 6 hours of death. -you can donate your eyes,even if you have certain retinal problems or macular degeneration or had a laser treatment. -if not for procedures, your tissue can be used for other research or study purposes. Of course,it's a very hard subject to speak about to the grieving family. But when they give it a moment and think wisely, they will understand their loved one will continue to live, somewhere around them, through someone else's eyes (or heart or liver.) As it's a huge message to deliver in few words, I have given a few links below giving more details about eye donation: 1. http://www.eyedonation.org/ faq.html 2. http://www.restoresight.org/ donation/ In each country, the eye banks follow certain procedures and criteria according to legal requirements and they document your consent for donation. Although many organizations make an enormous effort to educate the public about tissue donations, it's impossible to cover the whole population [especially the rural areas]. The best way to become a donor is to talk to your physician on your next visit or contact your local eye and tissue bank in your area, find out whether you qualify as a donor and pledge a promising new life or lives[if you are donating multiple organs] for others. By now, I think who ever is reading this article will reflect, "Why not me?". Eye banks are open 24 hours a day. So call them up and get more details. Last but not least,not only your eyes but also your skin, bones, liver, and heart will also be of use to others in organ donation centers. I am hoping at least some of you will speak to your doctor on your next visit and save someone's life. Spread the word to others and " DONATE".
by
Divya Rajesh
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