When most people think of organ donation, they naturally think of the four most common organs transplanted: kidney, liver, heart, and lung. All are critical, and matching a donor with a recipient can ...
A Utah man shares how a donated cornea restored his vision and inspired him to help others during National Eye Donation Month ...
Eye research charity Fight for Sight is raising awareness of the importance of eye donation and the current shortfall in corneas for transplant, after research found that eyes are the organ Brits ...
Since 1961, more than 1.5 million men, women, and children worldwide have had their sight restored through corneal transplantation. This happens when a generous donor and donor family say yes to eye ...
Laura Ellsworth, executive director of Donate Life Northwest, said the average wait time for a kidney in our area is five years. In addition to organ donation, eye and tissue donors also make a huge ...
BOISE, Idaho — With the holidays around the corner, it’s time to highlight the season of giving and the ultimate gift that some people are donating. November is National Eye Donation Month and it is ...
India observes Eye Donation Fortnight annually from August 25 to September 8. The campaign aims to encourage cornea pledges and raise awareness about eye donation. Cornea donation can restore vision ...
ELMHURST, Ill. (WLS) -- The Great Chicago Blood Drive is right around the corner and it's important to show the impact one donation can make on a family. Jill Wrobel may seem like a typical mom, but ...
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: “Eye transplantation is the only alternative to provide sight to the blind due to cornea. Hence, people should resolve to donate eyes so that they can see the world even ...