5. Cornea is the transparent, dome-shaped window covering the front of the eye. It is a powerful refracting surface, providing 2 / 3 of the eye's focusing power. Like the crystal on a watch, it gives us a clear window to look through. Because there are no blood vessels in the cornea, it is normally clear and has a shiny surface. The cornea is extremely sensitive - there are more nerve endings in the cornea than anywhere else in the body. The adult cornea is only about 1/2 MM thick

7. Infections Injuries Complications following eye surgery vision would be dramatically reduced.

9. Experience Corneal Blindness

12. One Eye Donation means SIGHT to two needy persons

13. People of any age Spectacle users Eye surgery patients Diabetics, Hypertensives Eye Donation – the only cost is a little ‘love’

14. You as an Individual As a responsible family As a member of Society As conscious Corporate Citizen

16. It is only one phone call away Call the nearest eye bank or 1919 or 1053 or 104

17. Does not delay funeral arrangements or disfigure the face

19. Religion Lack of awareness Fear of disfigurement Apathy / Forgetfulness

20. Eye bank is the link between the donor family and a cornea recipient

21. Is a Community non-profit, charitable organisation dedicated to restoring sight to those who are blind or visuallly impaired through the promotion and advancement of Eye donation

22. To procure quality tissue To screen eyes as per eye bank standards To evaluate the tissue To test for HIV, Hepatitis To eliminate waiting list

30. States 2008 - 2009 2009-2010 2010-2011 2011- 2012 TargetAchv.TargetAchv.TargetAchv.TargetAch. Andhra Pradesh 50003579500030056000452160006865 Madhya Pradesh 25004252500528310069031006914 Maharashtra 55005885550062686500606665005152 Tamil Nadu 80001191780001316985001182085008796 West Bengal 25001560250016823000215230002920 Assam 200285200260400255400329 Delhi 30001778300020754000208640001155 Orissa 60012080033410004371000573 Jharkhand 2504825025003850020 Bihar 500605000700- 0

32. Medical Profession Voluntary Organisation Media Government Can make a difference

36. THANK YOU Rajnish Kumar Eye Bank Association of India