From Donor
A Second Chance for Sight “ With the transplant I am able to play sports in high school and I hope to continue to play in college. I am forever grateful to my cornea donor.” ~ Gina Gonzales
Who can be a donor? Age People with poor vision or blindness Previous ocular surgery Medical history
Death Notification RegulationsReferring Organizations Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Eye Bank Association of America (EBAA) Uniform Anatomical Gift Act (UAGA) Hospital ME/Coroner’s Office Funeral Home Hospice Organ Procurement Organization (OPO)
Screening for Suitability Use information gathered from the OPO and consultation with physician or nurse.
Donor Registry Query Obtaining Consent FPC vs. NOK Contact Next-of-Kin (NOK) Approach for surgical use (corneas/globes) and/or Research and Training (R/T) Complete a recorded consent Complete a recorded Medical Social Interview
Eye Recovery Location Identification Signs of high risk behavior Signs of infection Medical intervention Injuries Penlight eye exam is performed Signs of infection Signs of surgery Full body inspection Hospital Funeral Home Nursing Home Coroner/ME office
Eye Recovery
Preservation
Donor Restoration
Microscopic evaluations Specular Microscopy Determines the endothelial cell density
Microscopic Evaluation Slit Lamp Biomicroscopy
Donor Eligibility Cause of death Hospital course Medical and ocular history Social history Autopsy results Physician consultation Microscopic evaluations Infections Disease Testing HIV Hep B Hep C Syphilis
Packaging for Shipment
Research gives hope
Family First Honor donor family wishes Outcome letter Correspondence
Mary Schlereth Professional Education Coordinator